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Satellite Chemical CoSZSE:002648 -0.37%90 Operating Margin % is 26.94% as of Jun. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 15.61. GuruFocus rates SZSE:002648 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥22.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Satellite Chemical Co ranks better than 92.74% on this metric.
Satellite Chemical Co (SZSE:002648) 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.
Satellite Chemical Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Satellite Chemical Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Satellite Chemical 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.
SZSE:002648 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Satellite Chemical 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.
Satellite Chemical Co Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Satellite Chemical Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Satellite Chemical Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Satellite Chemical 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.
Satellite Chemical 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.
Satellite Chemical Co (SZSE:002648) has a Operating Margin % of 26.94% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Satellite Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 15.61. Over the past decade, Satellite Chemical Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.07 to 25.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Satellite Chemical Co ranks #115 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Satellite Chemical Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Satellite Chemical Co's current Operating Margin % of 26.94% is 73% above median its 10-year median of 15.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.07 to a high of 25.78. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.72. Satellite Chemical Co's value of 26.94% is 300.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Satellite Chemical Co ranks #115 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Satellite Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Satellite Chemical Co's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Satellite Chemical Co ranks #115 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Satellite Chemical Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.72. Satellite Chemical Co's value of 26.94% is 300.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Satellite Chemical Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.07 to 25.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.61 vs. the industry median of 6.72, Satellite Chemical 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 6.72, 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. Satellite Chemical Co's current Operating Margin % of 26.94% is 300.9% 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 Satellite Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Satellite Chemical Co's current Operating Margin % is 26.94%, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 15.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Satellite Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Satellite Chemical Co (SZSE:002648) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥22.44, compared to a current price of ¥27.00 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 26.94%, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 15.61 and 300.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.72. Satellite Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Satellite Chemical Co (SZSE:002648), the current Operating Margin % is 26.94% as of Jun. 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 Satellite Chemical Co (SZSE:002648) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Satellite Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥27.00 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥22.44.
GuruFocus considers Satellite Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:002648:
Operating Margin %: 26.94% (73% above median its 10-year median of 15.61)
GF Value™: ¥22.44 vs. price of ¥27.00 (20.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 300.9% above the Chemicals median (#115 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002648 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Satellite Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of functional chemicals, new polymer materials, and new energy materials represented by the C2 and C3 industrial chains. The company's main products include acrylic acid and esters, polyether macromonomers, hydrogen peroxide, polymer emulsions, high absorption resin, and others.
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