Advanced Petrochemical CoSAU:2330 -2.39%61 Operating Margin % is 11.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 25.74. GuruFocus rates SAU:2330 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼64.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks better than 78.23% on this metric.
Advanced Petrochemical Co has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) 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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Advanced Petrochemical Co 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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co Operating Margin % Chart
For the Chemicals subindustry, Advanced Petrochemical 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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Advanced Petrochemical Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Petrochemical Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Advanced Petrochemical 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.
Advanced Petrochemical 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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) has a Operating Margin % of 11.45% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Advanced Petrochemical Co and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 25.74. Over the past decade, Advanced Petrochemical Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.63 to 34.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks #345 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Advanced Petrochemical Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Advanced Petrochemical Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.45% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 25.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.63 to a high of 34.03. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Advanced Petrochemical Co's value of 11.45% is 90.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks #345 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advanced Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Petrochemical Co's Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks #345 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Advanced Petrochemical Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Advanced Petrochemical Co's value of 11.45% is 90.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Advanced Petrochemical Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.63 to 34.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.74 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Advanced Petrochemical 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 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. Advanced Petrochemical Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.45% is 90.2% 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co 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. Advanced Petrochemical Co's current Operating Margin % is 11.45%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 25.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼64.50, compared to a current price of ﷼24.91 — trading 61.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.45%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 25.74 and 90.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Advanced Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 11 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330), the current Operating Margin % is 11.45% 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼24.91 is trading 61.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼64.50.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Petrochemical Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2330:
Operating Margin %: 11.45% (56% below median its 10-year median of 25.74)
GF Value™: ﷼64.50 vs. price of ﷼24.91 (61.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.2% above the Chemicals median (#345 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2330 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advanced Petrochemical Co produces and sells polypropylene, polysilicon, and polysilicon downstream products that include Photovoltaic cells and Photovoltaic. The company invests in industrial projects, including petrochemical, chemical, basic, and conversion industries, and industries relating to renewable energy domestically and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its business is spread across the Middle East and North Africa region. Its products are used to manufacture various basic goods, including personal care products, fresh food packaging, lightweight plastics, and others.
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