South Basic Chemicals JSCSTC:CSV -0.63%70 Operating Margin % is 8.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 16.92. GuruFocus rates STC:CSV with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫35,947.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks better than 69.51% on this metric.
South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) 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.
South Basic Chemicals JSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
South Basic Chemicals JSC 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.
South Basic Chemicals JSC Operating Margin % Chart
STC:CSV vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, South Basic Chemicals JSC'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.
South Basic Chemicals JSC Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Basic Chemicals JSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
South Basic Chemicals JSC 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.
South Basic Chemicals JSC'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.
South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) has a Operating Margin % of 8.11% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on South Basic Chemicals JSC and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 16.92. Over the past decade, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.66 to 23.63. According to the industry distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #483 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC's Operating Margin % too high?
South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Operating Margin % of 8.11% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 16.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.66 to a high of 23.63. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. South Basic Chemicals JSC's value of 8.11% is 34.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #483 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South Basic Chemicals JSC has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Basic Chemicals JSC's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #483 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts South Basic Chemicals JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. South Basic Chemicals JSC's value of 8.11% is 34.6% above this benchmark. Historically, South Basic Chemicals JSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.66 to 23.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.92 vs. the industry median of 6.03, South Basic Chemicals JSC 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 6.03, based on 1,584 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. South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Operating Margin % of 8.11% is 34.6% 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Operating Margin % is 8.11%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 16.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫35,947.10, compared to a current price of ₫23,750.00 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.11%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 16.92 and 34.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. South Basic Chemicals JSC's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV), the current Operating Margin % is 8.11% 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫23,750.00 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫35,947.10.
GuruFocus considers South Basic Chemicals JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:CSV:
Operating Margin %: 8.11% (52% below median its 10-year median of 16.92)
GF Value™: ₫35,947.10 vs. price of ₫23,750.00 (33.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% above the Chemicals median (#483 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:CSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Basic Chemicals JSC is a manufacturer of basic inorganic chemicals. The company operates in the area of manufacturing chemical products and the chemical business. Its other activities include the exploitation and processing of bauxite minerals and, processing of salt product, Production of chemical materials and equipment; processing and manufacturing of specialized equipment, technological pipelines and pipelines for industrial waste water supply industry (not subject to pressure - except recycling of metal waste, electroplating slag, casting metallurgy, Production of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, Experimental research activities and other services. It offers products such as basic inorganic chemicals, water treatment chemicals, salts, and other products.
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