Solar Applied Materials TechnologyROCO:1785 -3.86%53 Operating Margin % is 11.98% as of Dec. 2025, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 6.01. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1785 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$76.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Solar Applied Materials Technology ranks better than 68.34% on this metric.
Solar Applied Materials Technology Corp operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solar Applied Materials Technology's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:1785'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.61 Med: 6.01 Max: 10.53
Current: 10.53
ROCO:1785's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 68.34% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.535
vs ROCO:1785: 10.53
Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785) 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.
Solar Applied Materials Technology Operating Margin % Related Terms
Solar Applied Materials Technology 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.
Solar Applied Materials Technology Operating Margin % Chart
ROCO:1785 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Solar Applied Materials Technology'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.
Solar Applied Materials Technology Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Solar Applied Materials Technology's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solar Applied Materials Technology's Operating Margin % falls into.
Solar Applied Materials Technology 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.
Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785) has a Operating Margin % of 11.98% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Solar Applied Materials Technology and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 6.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Solar Applied Materials Technology ranks #960 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Solar Applied Materials Technology's Operating Margin % too high?
Solar Applied Materials Technology's current Operating Margin % of 11.98% is 99% above median its 10-year median of 6.01. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Solar Applied Materials Technology's value of 11.98% is 83.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solar Applied Materials Technology ranks #960 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solar Applied Materials Technology has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solar Applied Materials Technology's Operating Margin % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Solar Applied Materials Technology ranks #960 out of 3032 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Solar Applied Materials Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Solar Applied Materials Technology's value of 11.98% is 83.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.01 vs. the industry median of 6.54, Solar Applied Materials Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.54, based on 3,032 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. Solar Applied Materials Technology's current Operating Margin % of 11.98% is 83.3% 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 Solar Applied Materials Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solar Applied Materials Technology's current Operating Margin % is 11.98%, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 6.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solar Applied Materials Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$76.18, compared to a current price of NT$137.00 — trading 79.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.98%, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 6.01 and 83.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.54. Solar Applied Materials Technology's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785), the current Operating Margin % is 11.98% 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 Solar Applied Materials Technology (ROCO:1785) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solar Applied Materials Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$137.00 is trading 79.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$76.18.
GuruFocus considers Solar Applied Materials Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:1785:
Operating Margin %: 11.98% (99% above median its 10-year median of 6.01)
GF Value™: NT$76.18 vs. price of NT$137.00 (79.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% above the Industrial Products median (#960 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1785 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solar Applied Materials Technology Business Description
Solar Applied Materials Technology Corp is a company involved in research and development and manufacturing of thin-film sputtering targets. It is engaged in manufacturing, processing, recycling, refining, and trading of sputtering targets for thin film, precious metal materials, and specialty chemicals for automobiles. The firm's operating segment includes Solar and Solar (KunShan). The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Solar (KunShan), which is principally engaged in producing photovoltaic sputtering targets for thin film, electroplating chemicals, specialty chemicals for automobiles, and electroplating processing.
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