KeePer Technical Laboratory CoNGO:6036 75 Operating Margin % is 32.17% as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 20.66. GuruFocus rates NGO:6036 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,859.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co ranks better than 95.9% on this metric.
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co (NGO:6036) 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.
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Operating Margin % Chart
NGO:6036 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, KeePer Technical Laboratory 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.
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
* 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.
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co (NGO:6036) has a Operating Margin % of 32.17% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on KeePer Technical Laboratory Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 20.66. Over the past decade, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.92 to 32.13. According to the industry distribution chart, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co ranks #65 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's Operating Margin % too high?
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's current Operating Margin % of 32.17% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 20.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.92 to a high of 32.13. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's value of 32.17% is 434.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co ranks #65 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co ranks #65 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places KeePer Technical Laboratory Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's value of 32.17% is 434.4% above this benchmark. Historically, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.92 to 32.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.66 vs. the industry median of 6.02, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co 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. KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's current Operating Margin % of 32.17% is 434.4% 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 KeePer Technical Laboratory 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. KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's current Operating Margin % is 32.17%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 20.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KeePer Technical Laboratory Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co (NGO:6036) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,859.76, compared to a current price of 円2,570.00 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 32.17%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 20.66 and 434.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. KeePer Technical Laboratory Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 KeePer Technical Laboratory Co (NGO:6036), the current Operating Margin % is 32.17% 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 KeePer Technical Laboratory Co (NGO:6036) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KeePer Technical Laboratory Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,570.00 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,859.76.
GuruFocus considers KeePer Technical Laboratory Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NGO:6036:
Operating Margin %: 32.17% (56% above median its 10-year median of 20.66)
GF Value™: 円4,859.76 vs. price of 円2,570.00 (47.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 434.4% above the Chemicals median (#65 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:6036 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Business Description
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co Ltd engages in the development, manufacture and sale of car coating products. The firm provides chemicals and equipment for car coating and operates car coating shop. It engages in development of "Keeper PROSHOP" certified car coating technology shops and management of "Keeper LABO" car coating and car wash specialty shops.
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