Petro Carbon and ChemicalNSE:PCCL +3.81%13 Operating Margin % is 8.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 4.97. GuruFocus rates NSE:PCCL with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Petro Carbon and Chemical ranks better than 61.36% on this metric.
Petro Carbon and Chemical (NSE:PCCL) 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.
Petro Carbon and Chemical Operating Margin % Related Terms
Petro Carbon and Chemical 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.
Petro Carbon and Chemical Operating Margin % Chart
Petro Carbon and Chemical Annual Data
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Petro Carbon and Chemical Semi-Annual Data
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NSE:PCCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Petro Carbon and Chemical'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.
Petro Carbon and Chemical Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Petro Carbon and Chemical's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petro Carbon and Chemical's Operating Margin % falls into.
Petro Carbon and Chemical 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.
Petro Carbon and Chemical'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.
Petro Carbon and Chemical (NSE:PCCL) has a Operating Margin % of 8.51% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Petro Carbon and Chemical and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 4.97. Over the past decade, Petro Carbon and Chemical's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.69 to 8.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Petro Carbon and Chemical ranks #612 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Petro Carbon and Chemical's Operating Margin % too high?
Petro Carbon and Chemical's current Operating Margin % of 8.51% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 4.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 8.51. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Petro Carbon and Chemical's value of 8.51% is 41.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petro Carbon and Chemical ranks #612 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Petro Carbon and Chemical has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petro Carbon and Chemical's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Petro Carbon and Chemical ranks #612 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Petro Carbon and Chemical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Petro Carbon and Chemical's value of 8.51% is 41.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Petro Carbon and Chemical's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.69 to 8.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.97 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Petro Carbon and Chemical 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. Petro Carbon and Chemical's current Operating Margin % of 8.51% is 41.2% 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 Petro Carbon and Chemical 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. Petro Carbon and Chemical's current Operating Margin % is 8.51%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 4.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petro Carbon and Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Petro Carbon and Chemical (NSE:PCCL) has a current Operating Margin % of 8.51%. The current Operating Margin % is 8.51%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 4.97 and 41.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Petro Carbon and Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 2 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 Petro Carbon and Chemical (NSE:PCCL), the current Operating Margin % is 8.51% 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.
Petro Carbon and Chemical Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and marketing of Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) in the carbon industry. It supplies its product to the aluminum manufacturing government companies, graphite electrodes, and titanium dioxide manufacturers, as well as other users in the metallurgical, chemical industries, and other steel manufacturing companies.
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