Hexpol ABHXPLF 85 Operating Margin % is 14.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 15.57. GuruFocus rates HXPLF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Hexpol AB ranks better than 81.07% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Hexpol AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $75 Mil. Hexpol AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $512 Mil. Therefore, Hexpol AB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.70%.
Warning Sign:
Hexpol AB operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexpol AB's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HXPLF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.17 Med: 15.57 Max: 19.21
Current: 14.18
HXPLF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 81.07% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs HXPLF: 14.18
Hexpol AB's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
Hexpol AB's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $75 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $282 Mil.
Hexpol AB (OTCPK:HXPLF) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Hexpol AB Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hexpol AB Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexpol AB's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HXPLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexpol AB's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hexpol AB Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexpol AB's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexpol AB's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Hexpol AB's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Hexpol AB (HXPLF) has a Operating Margin % of 14.70% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hexpol AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.57. Over the past decade, Hexpol AB's Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.17 to 19.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #300 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Hexpol AB's Operating Margin % too high?
Hexpol AB's current Operating Margin % of 14.70% is near median its 10-year median of 15.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.17 to a high of 19.21. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Hexpol AB's value of 14.70% is 144.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #300 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hexpol AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexpol AB's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #300 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hexpol AB in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Hexpol AB's value of 14.70% is 144.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hexpol AB's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.17 to 19.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.57 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Hexpol AB has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.02, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hexpol AB's current Operating Margin % of 14.70% is 144.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hexpol AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexpol AB's current Operating Margin % is 14.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexpol AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB (HXPLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.62, compared to a current price of $7.41 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.57 and 144.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Hexpol AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hexpol AB (HXPLF), the current Operating Margin % is 14.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hexpol AB (HXPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.41 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.62.
GuruFocus considers Hexpol AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HXPLF:
Operating Margin %: 14.70% (near median its 10-year median of 15.57)
GF Value™: $9.62 vs. price of $7.41 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 144.2% above the Chemicals median (#300 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HXPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexpol AB manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The compounding segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, sells synthetic rubber to the automotive, aerospace, footwear, and pharmaceutical industries. The company's synthetic rubber products are used in the production of tires, hoses, seals, footwear, and pharmaceuticals. The engineered products segment sells gaskets used in plate heat exchangers, forklift wheels, and castor wheels. The Americas generates the majority of its revenue from geographic market.
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