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Everlight Chemical Industrial (TPE:1711) 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.
Everlight Chemical Industrial Operating Margin % Related Terms
Everlight Chemical Industrial 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.
Everlight Chemical Industrial Operating Margin % Chart
TPE:1711 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Everlight Chemical Industrial'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.
Everlight Chemical Industrial Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Everlight Chemical Industrial's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Everlight Chemical Industrial's Operating Margin % falls into.
Everlight Chemical Industrial 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.
Everlight Chemical Industrial (TPE:1711) has a Operating Margin % of -5.19% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Everlight Chemical Industrial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Everlight Chemical Industrial ranks #1312 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is Everlight Chemical Industrial's Operating Margin % too high?
Everlight Chemical Industrial's current Operating Margin % is -5.19%. Based on the distribution chart, Everlight Chemical Industrial ranks #1312 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Everlight Chemical Industrial has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Everlight Chemical Industrial's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Everlight Chemical Industrial ranks #1312 out of 1577 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Everlight Chemical Industrial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. 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 1,577 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. 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 Everlight Chemical Industrial 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. Everlight Chemical Industrial's current Operating Margin % is -5.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Everlight Chemical Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Everlight Chemical Industrial (TPE:1711) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.23, compared to a current price of NT$41.85 — trading 129.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -5.19%. Everlight Chemical Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Everlight Chemical Industrial (TPE:1711), the current Operating Margin % is -5.19% 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 Everlight Chemical Industrial (TPE:1711) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Everlight Chemical Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$41.85 is trading 129.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.23.
GuruFocus considers Everlight Chemical Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1711:
Operating Margin %: -5.19%
GF Value™: NT$18.23 vs. price of NT$41.85 (129.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1711 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Everlight Chemical Industrial Business Description
Everlight Chemical Industrial Corp engages in the manufacturing and selling of dye, UV absorber, specialty chemicals, electronic chemicals, pharmaceutical products, and materials. The company has five segments: The color chemical products consist of dyes for textiles, leather, food, paper products, and printer ink. The specialty chemicals include light stabilizers and ultraviolet absorbers, which are added to paints, coatings, and plastics to retain colors. Pharmaceutical products include treatments for cardiovascular disease, cancer, and glaucoma. The electronics products consist of liquid-crystal displays and touch panels. and Toner. The majority of revenue is earn from color chemical segment.
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