SABIC Agri-Nutrient CoSAU:2020 73 Operating Margin % is 40.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 36.84. GuruFocus rates SAU:2020 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼128.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 251 Agriculture companies, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co ranks better than 96.02% on this metric.
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020) 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.
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SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co'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.
SAU:2020 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co'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.
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Operating Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co 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.
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020) has a Operating Margin % of 40.64% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 36.84. Over the past decade, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 27.42 to 60.36. According to the industry distribution chart, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co ranks #10 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Operating Margin % too high?
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's current Operating Margin % of 40.64% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 36.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.42 to a high of 60.36. The Agriculture industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's value of 40.64% is 501.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co ranks #10 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Operating Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co ranks #10 out of 251 companies for Operating Margin %. This places SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's value of 40.64% is 501.2% above this benchmark. Historically, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 27.42 to 60.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.84 vs. the industry median of 6.76, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co 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 Agriculture company?
The median Operating Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.76, based on 251 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. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's current Operating Margin % of 40.64% is 501.2% 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 SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's current Operating Margin % is 40.64%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 36.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼128.20, compared to a current price of ﷼126.10 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 40.64%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 36.84 and 501.2% above the Agriculture industry median of 6.76. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020), the current Operating Margin % is 40.64% 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 SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼126.10 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼128.20.
GuruFocus considers SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2020:
Operating Margin %: 40.64% (10% above median its 10-year median of 36.84)
GF Value™: ﷼128.20 vs. price of ﷼126.10 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 501.2% above the Agriculture median (#10 of 251)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co is engaged in the production, conversion, manufacturing, and trade of agri-nutrients and chemical products. Also, the Company is engaged in the marketing of agri-nutrient products of all types inside and outside KSA. The Group is organised into two segments; The Agri-Nutrients and The Petrochemicals. The Agri-Nutrients SBU consists of a range of fertilizer products; including urea, ammonia, phosphate, as well as compound fertilizers. The Petrochemicals SBU consists of chemicals which are produced from hydrocarbon feedstock into a range of compounds including 2EH (2-ethylhexanol) and DOP (di-Octyl Phthalate) The majority of revenue is derived from the Agri-Nutrients segment.
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