DaicelSTU:9DC +1.43%79 Operating Margin % is 6.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 10.62. GuruFocus rates STU:9DC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Daicel ranks better than 55.93% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Daicel's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €52 Mil. Daicel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €844 Mil. Therefore, Daicel's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.22%.
Warning Sign:
Daicel Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daicel's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:9DC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.18 Med: 10.62 Max: 14.61
Current: 7.26
STU:9DC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 55.93% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.025
vs STU:9DC: 7.26
Daicel's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
Daicel's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €52 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €239 Mil.
Daicel (STU:9DC) 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.
Daicel Operating Margin % Related Terms
Daicel Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daicel'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.
STU:9DC vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Daicel'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.
Daicel Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Daicel's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daicel'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.
Daicel's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Daicel (STU:9DC) has a Operating Margin % of 6.22% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Daicel and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 10.62. Over the past decade, Daicel's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.18 to 14.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #698 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Daicel's Operating Margin % too high?
Daicel's current Operating Margin % of 6.22% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 10.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.18 to a high of 14.61. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Daicel's value of 6.22% is 3.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daicel ranks #698 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daicel has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daicel's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #698 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Daicel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Daicel's value of 6.22% is 3.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Daicel's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.18 to 14.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.62 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Daicel 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. Daicel's current Operating Margin % of 6.22% is 3.2% 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 Daicel 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. Daicel's current Operating Margin % is 6.22%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 10.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daicel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel (STU:9DC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.82, compared to a current price of €7.10 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.22%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 10.62 and 3.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Daicel's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Daicel (STU:9DC), the current Operating Margin % is 6.22% 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 Daicel (STU:9DC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.10 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.82.
GuruFocus considers Daicel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:9DC:
Operating Margin %: 6.22% (41% below median its 10-year median of 10.62)
GF Value™: €7.82 vs. price of €7.10 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.2% above the Chemicals median (#698 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9DC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daicel Corp is a Japanese chemical company engaged in engineering plastics, materials, medical health care, safety, smart materials, & other businesses. The company operates through five segments. The Engineering Plastics segment includes polyacetal resins, PET resins, liquid crystal polymers, and related products. The Material segment covers acetic acid, derivatives, acetate tow, cellulose acetate, and cosmetic raw materials. The Medical Health Care segment provides enantiomer separation columns and health food materials. The Safety segment offers inflators for automobile airbags and circuit breakers, while the Smart segment handles caprolactone derivatives, epoxy compounds, semiconductor materials, and functional films. The Others segment includes membranes and transportation warehouses.
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