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Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co (SZSE:300655) 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.
Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co 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.
Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co Operating Margin % Chart
SZSE:300655 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Crystal Clear Electronic Material 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.
Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Crystal Clear Electronic Material 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.
* 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.
Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co (SZSE:300655) has a Operating Margin % of 5.79% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 9.85. Over the past decade, Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 12.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co ranks #644 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.79% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 9.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.77 to a high of 12.17. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.62. Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co's value of 5.79% is 12.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co ranks #644 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co ranks #644 out of 1583 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.62. Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co's value of 5.79% is 12.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 12.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.85 vs. the industry median of 6.62, Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co has consistently been below 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 6.62, based on 1,583 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. Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.79% is 12.5% below 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 Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co's current Operating Margin % is 5.79%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 9.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co (SZSE:300655) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.83, compared to a current price of ¥12.80 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.79%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 9.85 and 12.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.62. Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co (SZSE:300655), the current Operating Margin % is 5.79% 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 Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co (SZSE:300655) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥12.80 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.83.
GuruFocus considers Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:300655:
Operating Margin %: 5.79% (41% below median its 10-year median of 9.85)
GF Value™: ¥15.83 vs. price of ¥12.80 (19.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.5% below the Chemicals median (#644 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:300655 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co Ltd produces and sells ultra-purifying materials and other fine chemical products for the microelectronics industry. Its main products include ultra-clean high-purity reagents, photoresist materials, functional materials and lithium battery adhesives, among others. Its products are mainly used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, photovoltaic solar cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and lithium batteries.
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