Shikoku Kasei HoldingsTSE:4099 -2.00%78 Operating Margin % is 14.22% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 15.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:4099 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,209.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks better than 85.9% on this metric.
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.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shikoku Kasei Holdings'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.
TSE:4099 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Shikoku Kasei Holdings'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.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shikoku Kasei Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shikoku Kasei Holdings'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.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings'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.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) has a Operating Margin % of 14.22% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shikoku Kasei Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.32. Over the past decade, Shikoku Kasei Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.71 to 16.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks #222 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Shikoku Kasei Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Shikoku Kasei Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 14.22% is near median its 10-year median of 15.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.71 to a high of 16.37. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Shikoku Kasei Holdings' value of 14.22% is 135.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks #222 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shikoku Kasei Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shikoku Kasei Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks #222 out of 1575 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Shikoku Kasei Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Shikoku Kasei Holdings' value of 14.22% is 135.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shikoku Kasei Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.71 to 16.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.32 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Shikoku Kasei Holdings 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 1,575 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. Shikoku Kasei Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 14.22% is 135.8% 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings 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. Shikoku Kasei Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 14.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shikoku Kasei Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,209.40, compared to a current price of 円2,849.00 — trading 135.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.32 and 135.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Shikoku Kasei Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099), the current Operating Margin % is 14.22% 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikoku Kasei Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,849.00 is trading 135.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,209.40.
GuruFocus considers Shikoku Kasei Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4099:
Operating Margin %: 14.22% (near median its 10-year median of 15.32)
GF Value™: 円1,209.40 vs. price of 円2,849.00 (135.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 135.8% above the Chemicals median (#222 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4099 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Corp is engaged in the chemicals and building material business. The chemicals are used in various things and places such as automobiles, smartphones, and pools. The building material products add color to living spaces, such as painted walls, garage front doors, and archways for public facilities.
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