Ise ChemicalsICHMF 67 Operating Margin % is 21.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 13.14. GuruFocus rates ICHMF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.74 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Ise Chemicals ranks better than 95.08% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Ise Chemicals's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $12.7 Mil. Ise Chemicals's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $59.2 Mil. Therefore, Ise Chemicals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.50%.
Good Sign:
Ise Chemicals Corp operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ise Chemicals's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ICHMF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.84 Med: 13.14 Max: 24.16
Current: 23.71
ICHMF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 95.08% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.025
vs ICHMF: 23.71
Ise Chemicals's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.
Ise Chemicals (OTCPK:ICHMF) 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.
Ise Chemicals Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ise Chemicals Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ise Chemicals'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.
ICHMF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ise Chemicals'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.
Ise Chemicals Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ise Chemicals's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ise Chemicals'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.
Ise Chemicals'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.
Ise Chemicals (ICHMF) has a Operating Margin % of 21.50% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ise Chemicals and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 13.14. Over the past decade, Ise Chemicals' Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.84 to 24.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Ise Chemicals ranks #78 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Ise Chemicals' Operating Margin % too high?
Ise Chemicals' current Operating Margin % of 21.50% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 13.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.84 to a high of 24.16. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Ise Chemicals' value of 21.50% is 256.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ise Chemicals ranks #78 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ise Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ise Chemicals' Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ise Chemicals ranks #78 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ise Chemicals in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Ise Chemicals' value of 21.50% is 256.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ise Chemicals' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.84 to 24.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.14 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Ise Chemicals 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 6.03, based on 1,584 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. Ise Chemicals's current Operating Margin % of 21.50% is 256.8% 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 Ise Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ise Chemicals's current Operating Margin % is 21.50%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 13.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ise Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ise Chemicals (ICHMF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.74, compared to a current price of $24.73 — trading 1321.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 21.50%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 13.14 and 256.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Ise Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 Ise Chemicals (ICHMF), the current Operating Margin % is 21.50% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ise Chemicals (ICHMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ise Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.73 is trading 1321.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.74.
GuruFocus considers Ise Chemicals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ICHMF:
Operating Margin %: 21.50% (64% above median its 10-year median of 13.14)
GF Value™: $1.74 vs. price of $24.73 (1321.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 256.8% above the Chemicals median (#78 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ICHMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ise Chemicals Corp engages in the production and distribution of iodine, metallic compounds, and natural gas. The company offers iodine for use in X-ray contrast media, pesticides, liquid crystal display polarizers, and laser beams. It also produces cobalt and nickel compounds for use in capacitors and lithium-ion batteries; and produces and supplies natural gas to gas companies and factories. Geographically, the company operates in Japan, Asia, America and Europe.
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