Sasa Polyesternayi ASIST:SASA -3.79%64 Operating Margin % is 5.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 15.47. GuruFocus rates IST:SASA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺3.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Sasa Polyesternayi AS ranks worse than 65.1% on this metric.
Sasa Polyester Sanayi AS operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -53.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sasa Polyesternayi AS's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IST:SASA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 15.47 Max: 21.4
Current: 1.31
IST:SASA's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 65.1% of 1043
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs IST:SASA: 1.31
Sasa Polyesternayi AS's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -53.90% per year.
Sasa Polyester Sanayi AS has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Sasa Polyesternayi AS (IST:SASA) 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.
Sasa Polyesternayi AS Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sasa Polyesternayi AS Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasa Polyesternayi 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.
Sasa Polyesternayi AS Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Sasa Polyesternayi 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.
Sasa Polyesternayi AS Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sasa Polyesternayi AS's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasa Polyesternayi AS's Operating Margin % falls into.
Sasa Polyesternayi 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.
Sasa Polyesternayi 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.
Sasa Polyesternayi AS (IST:SASA) has a Operating Margin % of 5.86% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sasa Polyesternayi AS and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 15.47. Over the past decade, Sasa Polyesternayi AS's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.13 to 21.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasa Polyesternayi AS ranks #679 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Sasa Polyesternayi AS's Operating Margin % too high?
Sasa Polyesternayi AS's current Operating Margin % of 5.86% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 15.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 21.40. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Sasa Polyesternayi AS's value of 5.86% is 43.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sasa Polyesternayi AS ranks #679 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sasa Polyesternayi AS has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sasa Polyesternayi AS's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Sasa Polyesternayi AS ranks #679 out of 1043 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sasa Polyesternayi AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Sasa Polyesternayi AS's value of 5.86% is 43.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sasa Polyesternayi AS's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.13 to 21.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.47 vs. the industry median of 4.08, Sasa Polyesternayi 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,043 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. Sasa Polyesternayi AS's current Operating Margin % of 5.86% is 43.6% 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 Sasa Polyesternayi AS and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sasa Polyesternayi AS's current Operating Margin % is 5.86%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 15.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sasa Polyesternayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasa Polyesternayi AS (IST:SASA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺3.08, compared to a current price of ₺2.54 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.86%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 15.47 and 43.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. Sasa Polyesternayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 12 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 Sasa Polyesternayi AS (IST:SASA), the current Operating Margin % is 5.86% 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 Sasa Polyesternayi AS (IST:SASA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasa Polyesternayi AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺2.54 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺3.08.
GuruFocus considers Sasa Polyesternayi AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:SASA:
Operating Margin %: 5.86% (62% below median its 10-year median of 15.47)
GF Value™: ₺3.08 vs. price of ₺2.54 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#679 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:SASA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sasa Polyester Sanayi AS is a company engaged in the production and marketing of polyester fiber, yarns and related products, and polyester chips. The company's product portfolio includes specialty polymers and chemicals which consist of thermoplastic polyester elastomers, dimethyl terephthalate, plasticizers, advanced polymers, polybutylene terephthalate solutions, and polyethylene terephthalate solutions. It also provides fiberfill, nonwoven, and textile fibers; and DO, flat, texturing and POY filament yarns. The group generates revenue through the sale of products.
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