Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Air Water's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円-23,324 Mil. Air Water's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円260,928 Mil. Therefore, Air Water's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -8.94%.
Good Sign:
Air Water Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Air Water's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SSE:4088'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.56 Med: 6.07 Max: 7.12
Current: 3.56
SSE:4088's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 62.78% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs SSE:4088: 3.56
Air Water's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
Air Water's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円-23,324 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was 円38,739 Mil.
Warning Sign:
Air Water Inc has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Air Water (SSE:4088) 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.
Air Water Operating Margin % Related Terms
Air Water Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Water'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.
SSE:4088 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Water'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.
Air Water Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Water's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Water'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.
Air Water's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Air Water (SSE:4088) has a Operating Margin % of -8.94% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Air Water and its competitors. Over the past decade, Air Water's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.56 to 7.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Water ranks #995 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Air Water's Operating Margin % too high?
Air Water's current Operating Margin % is -8.94%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.56 to a high of 7.12. Based on the distribution chart, Air Water ranks #995 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Water has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Water's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Water ranks #995 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Air Water in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Historically, Air Water's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.56 to 7.12 over the past decade. 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. 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 Air Water 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. Air Water's current Operating Margin % is -8.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Water stock overvalued right now?
Air Water (SSE:4088) has a current Operating Margin % of -8.94%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,525.27, compared to a current price of 円1,707.00 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -8.94%. Air Water's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 14 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 Air Water (SSE:4088), the current Operating Margin % is -8.94% as of Sep. 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 Air Water (SSE:4088) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Water stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,707.00 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,525.27.
Key valuation signals for SSE:4088:
Operating Margin %: -8.94%
GF Value™: 円1,525.27 vs. price of 円1,707.00 (11.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:4088 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air Water Inc is a diversified conglomerate engaged in the supply of industrial gases and various other businesses and services. The company operates through five segments. The Agri & Foods segment covers the processing and distribution of fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, meat products, and contract manufacturing of beverages. The Digital & Industry segment focuses on industrial gases, electrical, and functional materials. The Energy Solutions segment deals with LP gas, kerosene, and related equipment. The Health & Safety segment provides medical gases, dental and protective materials, hospital equipment, and home medical care services. The Other Businesses segment includes logistics, salt production, overseas industrial gas operations, biomass power, and high-output UPS solutions.
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