Alkim Alkali Kimya ASIST:ALKIM -2.39%61 Operating Margin % is 2.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 18.32. GuruFocus rates IST:ALKIM with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺14.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Alkim Alkali Kimya AS ranks worse than 52.3% on this metric.
Alkim Alkali Kimya AS has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Alkim Alkali Kimya AS (IST:ALKIM) 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.
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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.
Alkim Alkali Kimya AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
Alkim Alkali Kimya AS Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alkim Alkali Kimya AS'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.
Alkim Alkali Kimya AS Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Alkim Alkali Kimya AS'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.
Alkim Alkali Kimya AS Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkim Alkali Kimya AS's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkim Alkali Kimya AS's Operating Margin % falls into.
Alkim Alkali Kimya AS Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Alkim Alkali Kimya AS'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.
Alkim Alkali Kimya AS (IST:ALKIM) has a Operating Margin % of 2.97% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Alkim Alkali Kimya AS and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 18.32. Over the past decade, Alkim Alkali Kimya AS's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.37 to 27.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkim Alkali Kimya AS ranks #148 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Alkim Alkali Kimya AS's Operating Margin % too high?
Alkim Alkali Kimya AS's current Operating Margin % of 2.97% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 18.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 27.35. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Alkim Alkali Kimya AS's value of 2.97% is 14.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkim Alkali Kimya AS ranks #148 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkim Alkali Kimya AS has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkim Alkali Kimya AS's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Alkim Alkali Kimya AS ranks #148 out of 283 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Alkim Alkali Kimya AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Alkim Alkali Kimya AS's value of 2.97% is 14.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkim Alkali Kimya AS's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.37 to 27.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.32 vs. the industry median of 2.60, Alkim Alkali Kimya AS 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 Forest Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Forest Products companies is 2.60, based on 283 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. Alkim Alkali Kimya AS's current Operating Margin % of 2.97% is 14.2% 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 Alkim Alkali Kimya AS and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkim Alkali Kimya AS's current Operating Margin % is 2.97%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 18.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkim Alkali Kimya AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkim Alkali Kimya AS (IST:ALKIM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺14.61, compared to a current price of ₺18.36 — trading 25.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.97%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 18.32 and 14.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.60. Alkim Alkali Kimya AS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Alkim Alkali Kimya AS (IST:ALKIM), the current Operating Margin % is 2.97% 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 Alkim Alkali Kimya AS (IST:ALKIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkim Alkali Kimya AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺18.36 is trading 25.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺14.61.
GuruFocus considers Alkim Alkali Kimya AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:ALKIM:
Operating Margin %: 2.97% (84% below median its 10-year median of 18.32)
GF Value™: ₺14.61 vs. price of ₺18.36 (25.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.2% above the Forest Products median (#148 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:ALKIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkim Alkali Kimya AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in the paper and chemical business activity. The business segments of the group are Chemical products which involves the production and sales of Sodium Sulphate and derivatives; Paper segment covering production and sales of paper products and Other operations segment. It derives key revenue from the Paper segment.
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