Asia PolymerTPE:1308 -2.14%72 Operating Margin % is 2.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 10.70. GuruFocus rates TPE:1308 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Asia Polymer ranks worse than 77.85% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Asia Polymer's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$32 Mil. Asia Polymer's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,403 Mil. Therefore, Asia Polymer's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asia Polymer's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1308'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.81 Med: 10.7 Max: 34.7
Current: 0.05
TPE:1308's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 77.85% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.02
vs TPE:1308: 0.05
Asia Polymer's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Asia Polymer's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$32 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3 Mil.
Asia Polymer (TPE:1308) 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.
Asia Polymer Operating Margin % Related Terms
Asia Polymer Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asia Polymer'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.
TPE:1308 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Asia Polymer'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.
Asia Polymer Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Asia Polymer's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Polymer'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.
Asia Polymer'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.
Asia Polymer (TPE:1308) has a Operating Margin % of 2.26% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Asia Polymer and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 10.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Polymer ranks #1234 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Asia Polymer's Operating Margin % too high?
Asia Polymer's current Operating Margin % of 2.26% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 10.70. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Asia Polymer's value of 2.26% is 62.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Polymer ranks #1234 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asia Polymer has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Polymer's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Asia Polymer ranks #1234 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Asia Polymer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Asia Polymer's value of 2.26% is 62.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.70 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Asia Polymer 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 6.02, 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. Asia Polymer's current Operating Margin % of 2.26% is 62.5% 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 Asia Polymer 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. Asia Polymer's current Operating Margin % is 2.26%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 10.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Polymer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Polymer (TPE:1308) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.29, compared to a current price of NT$13.75 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.26%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 10.70 and 62.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Asia Polymer's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Asia Polymer (TPE:1308), the current Operating Margin % is 2.26% as of Dec. 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 Asia Polymer (TPE:1308) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Polymer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$13.75 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.29.
GuruFocus considers Asia Polymer to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1308:
Operating Margin %: 2.26% (79% below median its 10-year median of 10.70)
GF Value™: NT$15.29 vs. price of NT$13.75 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.5% below the Chemicals median (#1234 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1308 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Polymer Corp is engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA). The company has a single operating segment that produces and sells petrochemical products. Geographically, the company has operations in Taiwan, Asia, and Others, with a majority of its revenue coming from Taiwan.
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