Alwasail Industrial CoSAU:4148 +1.49%43 Operating Margin % is 9.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 10.20. GuruFocus rates SAU:4148 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼2.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Alwasail Industrial Co ranks better than 63.66% on this metric.
Alwasail Industrial Co (SAU:4148) 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.
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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.
Alwasail Industrial Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Alwasail Industrial Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alwasail Industrial 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:4148 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alwasail Industrial 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.
Alwasail Industrial Co Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alwasail Industrial Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alwasail Industrial Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Alwasail Industrial 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.
Alwasail Industrial 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.
Alwasail Industrial Co (SAU:4148) has a Operating Margin % of 9.14% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Alwasail Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 10.20. Over the past decade, Alwasail Industrial Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.98 to 11.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Alwasail Industrial Co ranks #576 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Alwasail Industrial Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Alwasail Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.14% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.98 to a high of 11.71. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Alwasail Industrial Co's value of 9.14% is 51.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alwasail Industrial Co ranks #576 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alwasail Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alwasail Industrial Co's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alwasail Industrial Co ranks #576 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Alwasail Industrial Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Alwasail Industrial Co's value of 9.14% is 51.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Alwasail Industrial Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.98 to 11.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.20 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Alwasail Industrial 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. Alwasail Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.14% is 51.8% 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 Alwasail Industrial 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. Alwasail Industrial Co's current Operating Margin % is 9.14%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 10.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alwasail Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alwasail Industrial Co (SAU:4148) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼2.80, compared to a current price of ﷼2.72 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.14%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.20 and 51.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Alwasail Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Alwasail Industrial Co (SAU:4148), the current Operating Margin % is 9.14% 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 Alwasail Industrial Co (SAU:4148) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alwasail Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼2.72 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼2.80.
GuruFocus considers Alwasail Industrial Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4148:
Operating Margin %: 9.14% (10% below median its 10-year median of 10.20)
GF Value™: ﷼2.80 vs. price of ﷼2.72 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.8% above the Chemicals median (#576 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alwasail Industrial Co is engaged in the wholesale distribution of plastic materials, rubber, and synthetic fibers, as well as the manufacturing of plastic pipes, hoses, tubes, and related components and accessories. Its products include Irrigation Pipes, Potable Water Pipes, Telecom Pipes and Ducts, Gas Pipes, Industrial Pipes, Wastewater Drainage Pipes, Barbed Fittings, Compression Fittings, Electrofusion Fittings, and Low Cost Fittings.
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