Alkali MetalsNSE:ALKALI -1.28%70 Operating Margin % is 18.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 248% above its 10-year median of 5.42. GuruFocus rates NSE:ALKALI with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹120.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Alkali Metals ranks worse than 55.37% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Alkali Metals's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹54.3 Mil. Alkali Metals's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹287.3 Mil. Therefore, Alkali Metals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alkali Metals's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ALKALI'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.81 Med: 5.42 Max: 8.27
Current: 5.02
NSE:ALKALI's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 55.37% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.025
vs NSE:ALKALI: 5.02
Alkali Metals's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
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Alkali Metals Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alkali Metals'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.
NSE:ALKALI vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkali Metals's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) has a Operating Margin % of 18.88% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Alkali Metals and its competitors. This is 248% above median its historical median of 5.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #877 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Alkali Metals' Operating Margin % too high?
Alkali Metals' current Operating Margin % of 18.88% is 248% above median its 10-year median of 5.42. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Alkali Metals' value of 18.88% is 213.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #877 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkali Metals has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkali Metals' Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #877 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Alkali Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Alkali Metals' value of 18.88% is 213.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.42 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Alkali Metals 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 1,584 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. Alkali Metals's current Operating Margin % of 18.88% is 213.4% 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 Alkali Metals 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. Alkali Metals's current Operating Margin % is 18.88%, which is 248% above median its own 10-year median of 5.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkali Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹120.18, compared to a current price of ₹84.21 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.88%, which is 248% above median its 10-year median of 5.42 and 213.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Alkali Metals' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI), the current Operating Margin % is 18.88% 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 Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkali Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹84.21 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹120.18.
GuruFocus considers Alkali Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ALKALI:
Operating Margin %: 18.88% (248% above median its 10-year median of 5.42)
GF Value™: ₹120.18 vs. price of ₹84.21 (29.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 213.4% above the Chemicals median (#877 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ALKALI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkali Metals Ltd operates in the chemical industry. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the External segment. The product portfolio includes sodium and other metal derivatives like amides, hydrides, alkoxides, azides, tetrazoles, pyridine compounds, cyclic compounds, and others.
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