Akzo Nobel NVLTS:0LND +0.03%70 Operating Margin % is 7.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 9.36. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LND with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Akzo Nobel NV ranks better than 72.62% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Akzo Nobel NV's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €177 Mil. Akzo Nobel NV's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,386 Mil. Therefore, Akzo Nobel NV's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.42%.
Warning Sign:
Akzo Nobel NV operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Akzo Nobel NV's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0LND'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.53 Med: 9.36 Max: 11.66
Current: 11.57
LTS:0LND's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 72.62% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs LTS:0LND: 11.57
Akzo Nobel NV's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.
Akzo Nobel NV (LTS:0LND) 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.
Akzo Nobel NV Operating Margin % Related Terms
Akzo Nobel NV Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Akzo Nobel NV'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.
LTS:0LND vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Akzo Nobel NV'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.
Akzo Nobel NV Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Akzo Nobel NV's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Akzo Nobel NV'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.
Akzo Nobel NV'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.
Akzo Nobel NV (LTS:0LND) has a Operating Margin % of 7.42% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Akzo Nobel NV and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 9.36. Over the past decade, Akzo Nobel NV's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.53 to 11.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Akzo Nobel NV ranks #434 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Akzo Nobel NV's Operating Margin % too high?
Akzo Nobel NV's current Operating Margin % of 7.42% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 9.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.53 to a high of 11.66. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Akzo Nobel NV's value of 7.42% is 23.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akzo Nobel NV ranks #434 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Akzo Nobel NV has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akzo Nobel NV's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Akzo Nobel NV ranks #434 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Akzo Nobel NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Akzo Nobel NV's value of 7.42% is 23.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Akzo Nobel NV's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.53 to 11.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.36 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Akzo Nobel NV 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. Akzo Nobel NV's current Operating Margin % of 7.42% is 23.3% 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 Akzo Nobel NV 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. Akzo Nobel NV's current Operating Margin % is 7.42%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 9.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akzo Nobel NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akzo Nobel NV (LTS:0LND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.99, compared to a current price of €61.05 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.42%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 9.36 and 23.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Akzo Nobel NV's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Akzo Nobel NV (LTS:0LND), the current Operating Margin % is 7.42% 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 Akzo Nobel NV (LTS:0LND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akzo Nobel NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €61.05 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €56.99.
GuruFocus considers Akzo Nobel NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0LND:
Operating Margin %: 7.42% (21% below median its 10-year median of 9.36)
GF Value™: €56.99 vs. price of €61.05 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.3% above the Chemicals median (#434 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AkzoNobel is the world's third-largest paints and coatings producer, with its largest market being Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, which accounted for roughly 48% of revenue in 2025. The company operates through two segments: decorative paints, which focuses on architectural interior and exterior coatings, and performance coatings, which serves industrial end markets such as automotive refinish, aerospace, and marine and protective applications.
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