Crown Paints KenyaNAI:CRWN +6.94%70 Operating Margin % is 9.36% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 7.88. GuruFocus rates NAI:CRWN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of KES52.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Crown Paints Kenya ranks better than 65.51% on this metric.
Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) 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.
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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.
Crown Paints Kenya Operating Margin % Related Terms
Crown Paints Kenya Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Paints Kenya'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:CRWN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Crown Paints Kenya'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.
Crown Paints Kenya Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Crown Paints Kenya's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Paints Kenya'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.
Crown Paints Kenya'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.
Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) has a Operating Margin % of 9.36% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Crown Paints Kenya and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 7.88. Over the past decade, Crown Paints Kenya's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.67 to 10.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #545 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Crown Paints Kenya's Operating Margin % too high?
Crown Paints Kenya's current Operating Margin % of 9.36% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 7.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.67 to a high of 10.98. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Crown Paints Kenya's value of 9.36% is 55.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #545 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crown Paints Kenya has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Paints Kenya's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #545 out of 1580 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Crown Paints Kenya in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Crown Paints Kenya's value of 9.36% is 55.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Crown Paints Kenya's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.67 to 10.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.88 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Crown Paints Kenya 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 1,580 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. Crown Paints Kenya's current Operating Margin % of 9.36% is 55.6% 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 Crown Paints Kenya 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. Crown Paints Kenya's current Operating Margin % is 9.36%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 7.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Paints Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES52.76, compared to a current price of KES65.50 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.36%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 7.88 and 55.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Crown Paints Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN), the current Operating Margin % is 9.36% 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 Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Paints Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES65.50 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES52.76.
GuruFocus considers Crown Paints Kenya to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CRWN:
Operating Margin %: 9.36% (19% above median its 10-year median of 7.88)
GF Value™: KES52.76 vs. price of KES65.50 (24.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% above the Chemicals median (#545 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CRWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Paints Kenya Ltd is a Kenya-based paint manufacturer. The company comprises two business segments - Paints and Adhesives. The Paints segment manufactures and sells paints, decorating sundries, polyvinyl acetate emulsion, and alkyd resins. The Adhesives segment manufactures and sells adhesives. It offers decorative paints, automotive paints, industrial paints, road marking paints, and thinners. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Paints segment. The company does its sales via geographical segments that include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and others.
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