Silkflex Polymers (India)NSE:SILKFLEX -5.00%44 Operating Margin % is 19.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 9.57. GuruFocus rates NSE:SILKFLEX with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Silkflex Polymers (India) ranks better than 88.9% on this metric.
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.
Silkflex Polymers (India) Operating Margin % Related Terms
Silkflex Polymers (India) 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.
NSE:SILKFLEX vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Silkflex Polymers (India)'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.
Silkflex Polymers (India) Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Silkflex Polymers (India)'s Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silkflex Polymers (India)'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.
Silkflex Polymers (India)'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.
Silkflex Polymers (India) (NSE:SILKFLEX) has a Operating Margin % of 19.91% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Silkflex Polymers (India) and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 9.57. Over the past decade, Silkflex Polymers (India)'s Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.15 to 18.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Silkflex Polymers (India) ranks #176 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Silkflex Polymers (India)'s Operating Margin % too high?
Silkflex Polymers (India)'s current Operating Margin % of 19.91% is 108% above median its 10-year median of 9.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.15 to a high of 18.03. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Silkflex Polymers (India)'s value of 19.91% is 230.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silkflex Polymers (India) ranks #176 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silkflex Polymers (India) has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silkflex Polymers (India)'s Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Silkflex Polymers (India) ranks #176 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Silkflex Polymers (India) in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Silkflex Polymers (India)'s value of 19.91% is 230.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Silkflex Polymers (India)'s own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.15 to 18.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.57 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Silkflex Polymers (India) 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. Silkflex Polymers (India)'s current Operating Margin % of 19.91% is 230.7% 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 Silkflex Polymers (India) 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. Silkflex Polymers (India)'s current Operating Margin % is 19.91%, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 9.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silkflex Polymers (India) stock overvalued right now?
Silkflex Polymers (India) (NSE:SILKFLEX) has a current Operating Margin % of 19.91%. The current Operating Margin % is 19.91%, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 9.57 and 230.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Silkflex Polymers (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Silkflex Polymers (India) (NSE:SILKFLEX), the current Operating Margin % is 19.91% 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.
Silkflex Polymers (India) Ltd is engaged in the trading of textile printing inks and water-based wood coating polymer products of a Malaysian brand- "Silkflex" produced by Silkflex Polymers SDN BHD. The business is divided into two categories i.e., textile printing ink products and wood coating products. Textile printing ink products include screen coating, Glue, Machine grade non-pvc inks, Additives, and Specialty water-based non-pvc inks. Wood coating products include Base coat, Top coat, Stains, and Sealer.
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