PCC ExolLTS:0QA2 73 Operating Margin % is 3.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 6.36. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QA2 with a GF Score™ of 73/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, PCC Exol ranks worse than 53.69% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. PCC Exol's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł10.85 Mil. PCC Exol's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł284.40 Mil. Therefore, PCC Exol's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.81%.
Warning Sign:
PCC Exol SA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PCC Exol's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0QA2'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.14 Med: 6.36 Max: 13.5
Current: 5.28
LTS:0QA2's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 53.69% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs LTS:0QA2: 5.28
PCC Exol's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -10.30% per year.
PCC Exol's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł10.85 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was zł57.05 Mil.
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.
PCC Exol Operating Margin % Related Terms
PCC Exol Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PCC Exol'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:0QA2 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PCC Exol'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.
PCC Exol Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PCC Exol's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PCC Exol'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.
PCC Exol'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.
PCC Exol (LTS:0QA2) has a Operating Margin % of 3.81% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PCC Exol and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 6.36. Over the past decade, PCC Exol's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.14 to 13.50. According to the industry distribution chart, PCC Exol ranks #851 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is PCC Exol's Operating Margin % too high?
PCC Exol's current Operating Margin % of 3.81% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 6.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.14 to a high of 13.50. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. PCC Exol's value of 3.81% is 36.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PCC Exol ranks #851 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PCC Exol has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCC Exol's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PCC Exol ranks #851 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PCC Exol in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. PCC Exol's value of 3.81% is 36.7% below this benchmark. Historically, PCC Exol's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.14 to 13.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.36 vs. the industry median of 6.02, PCC Exol 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. PCC Exol's current Operating Margin % of 3.81% is 36.7% 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 PCC Exol 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. PCC Exol's current Operating Margin % is 3.81%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 6.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCC Exol stock overvalued right now?
PCC Exol (LTS:0QA2) has a current Operating Margin % of 3.81%. The current Operating Margin % is 3.81%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 6.36 and 36.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. PCC Exol's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 PCC Exol (LTS:0QA2), the current Operating Margin % is 3.81% 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.
PCC Exol SA is engaged in the production and distribution of chemical products. The company operates internationally in three divisions: Chemicals, Energy and Logistics.
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