Carbacid InvestmentsNAI:CARB -0.84%90 Operating Margin % is 38.83% as of Jan. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 40.00. GuruFocus rates NAI:CARB with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of KES22.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Carbacid Investments ranks better than 99.3% on this metric.
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.
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Carbacid Investments Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carbacid Investments'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.
NAI:CARB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Carbacid Investments'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.
Carbacid Investments Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Carbacid Investments's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carbacid Investments'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.
Carbacid Investments's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) has a Operating Margin % of 38.83% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Carbacid Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.00. Over the past decade, Carbacid Investments' Operating Margin % has ranged from 31.94 to 53.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #11 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Carbacid Investments' Operating Margin % too high?
Carbacid Investments' current Operating Margin % of 38.83% is near median its 10-year median of 40.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.94 to a high of 53.87. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Carbacid Investments' value of 38.83% is 543.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #11 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carbacid Investments has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carbacid Investments' Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #11 out of 1575 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Carbacid Investments in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Carbacid Investments' value of 38.83% is 543.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Carbacid Investments' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 31.94 to 53.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.00 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Carbacid Investments 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 6.03, based on 1,575 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. Carbacid Investments's current Operating Margin % of 38.83% is 543.9% 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 Carbacid Investments and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carbacid Investments's current Operating Margin % is 38.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carbacid Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES22.03, compared to a current price of KES35.40 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 38.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.00 and 543.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Carbacid Investments' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB), the current Operating Margin % is 38.83% as of Jan. 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES35.40 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES22.03.
GuruFocus considers Carbacid Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CARB:
Operating Margin %: 38.83% (near median its 10-year median of 40.00)
GF Value™: KES22.03 vs. price of KES35.40 (60.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 543.9% above the Chemicals median (#11 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CARB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carbacid Investments PLC is an investment and holding company with three subsidiaries. The main activities of the business are mining and marketing of carbon dioxide gas, and investment. These are organized in the following operating segments: Trading and Investment. It derives substantial revenue from trading activities. It caters to domestic and overseas markets. Key revenue is derived from the sale of Carbon dioxide gas.
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