Kuraray CoKURRF 81 Operating Margin % is 5.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 10.60. GuruFocus rates KURRF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.10. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Kuraray Co ranks better than 53.88% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Kuraray Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $80 Mil. Kuraray Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,379 Mil. Therefore, Kuraray Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.82%.
Warning Sign:
Kuraray Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuraray Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KURRF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.77 Med: 10.6 Max: 14.73
Current: 6.77
KURRF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 53.88% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs KURRF: 6.77
Kuraray Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.10% per year.
Kuraray Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $80 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $363 Mil.
Kuraray Co (OTCPK:KURRF) 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.
Kuraray Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kuraray Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuraray Co'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Kuraray Co'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.
Kuraray Co Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kuraray Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuraray Co'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.
Kuraray Co'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.
Kuraray Co (KURRF) has a Operating Margin % of 5.82% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kuraray Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 10.60. Over the past decade, Kuraray Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.77 to 14.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuraray Co ranks #731 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Kuraray Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Kuraray Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.82% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 10.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.77 to a high of 14.73. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Kuraray Co's value of 5.82% is 3.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuraray Co ranks #731 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuraray Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuraray Co's Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kuraray Co ranks #731 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Kuraray Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Kuraray Co's value of 5.82% is 3.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuraray Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.77 to 14.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.60 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Kuraray Co has consistently been below 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. Kuraray Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.82% is 3.3% below 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 Kuraray Co 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. Kuraray Co's current Operating Margin % is 5.82%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 10.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuraray Co stock overvalued right now?
Kuraray Co (KURRF) has a current Operating Margin % of 5.82%. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.10, compared to a current price of $11.00 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.82%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 10.60 and 3.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Kuraray Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kuraray Co (KURRF), the current Operating Margin % is 5.82% 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 Kuraray Co (KURRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuraray Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.00 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.10.
Key valuation signals for KURRF:
Operating Margin %: 5.82% (45% below median its 10-year median of 10.60)
GF Value™: $12.10 vs. price of $11.00 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.3% below the Chemicals median (#731 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KURRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuraray Co Ltd manufactures and sells specialty chemicals, fibers, and resins. The firm organizes itself into six segments based on product type. The Vinyl Acetate segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic films and resins for use in the food packaging and electronics industries. The Isoprene segment sells isoprene chemicals, thermoplastic elastomers, and liquid rubber. The Functional Materials segment sells dental materials, while the Textile segment sells fibers for cement and concrete, as well as industrial products for automobiles and hook-and-loop fasteners for clothing. The other two segments are Trading and Other.
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