Chemical And Allied ProductsNSA:CAPP 60 Operating Margin % is 18.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 17.72. GuruFocus rates NSA:CAPP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦57.31 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Chemical And Allied Products ranks better than 88.52% on this metric.
Chemical And Allied Products (NSA:CAPP) 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.
Chemical And Allied Products Operating Margin % Related Terms
Chemical And Allied Products 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.
Chemical And Allied Products Operating Margin % Chart
NSA:CAPP vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Chemical And Allied Products'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.
Chemical And Allied Products Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chemical And Allied Products's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemical And Allied Products's Operating Margin % falls into.
Chemical And Allied Products 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.
Chemical And Allied Products (NSA:CAPP) has a Operating Margin % of 18.46% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chemical And Allied Products and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.72. Over the past decade, Chemical And Allied Products' Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.17 to 30.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemical And Allied Products ranks #182 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Chemical And Allied Products' Operating Margin % too high?
Chemical And Allied Products' current Operating Margin % of 18.46% is near median its 10-year median of 17.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.17 to a high of 30.26. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Chemical And Allied Products' value of 18.46% is 206.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemical And Allied Products ranks #182 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chemical And Allied Products has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemical And Allied Products' Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chemical And Allied Products ranks #182 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Chemical And Allied Products in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Chemical And Allied Products' value of 18.46% is 206.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemical And Allied Products' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.17 to 30.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.72 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Chemical And Allied Products 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. Chemical And Allied Products's current Operating Margin % of 18.46% is 206.6% 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 Chemical And Allied Products 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. Chemical And Allied Products's current Operating Margin % is 18.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemical And Allied Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical And Allied Products (NSA:CAPP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦57.31, compared to a current price of ₦175.10 — trading 205.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.72 and 206.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Chemical And Allied Products' overall GF Score™ is 60/100. 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 Chemical And Allied Products (NSA:CAPP), the current Operating Margin % is 18.46% 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 Chemical And Allied Products (NSA:CAPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical And Allied Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦175.10 is trading 205.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦57.31.
GuruFocus considers Chemical And Allied Products to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:CAPP:
Operating Margin %: 18.46% (near median its 10-year median of 17.72)
GF Value™: ₦57.31 vs. price of ₦175.10 (205.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 206.6% above the Chemicals median (#182 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:CAPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemical And Allied Products PLC is involved in the manufacturing and sale of paints. The company has only one reportable segment for the sale of paints in Nigeria. The company is is a technological licensee of AkzoNobel Coatings International B.V. The company also operates in the marine and protective coatings segment through distribution of the Hempel brand. It operates within the premium and standard segments of the Paints and Coatings market with flagship brands such as Dulux positioned in the premium segment, Caplux and Sandtex in the standard segment. Its brands are Dulux, caplux, Sandtex, and HEMPEL. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Nigeria.
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