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Tigers PolymerTSE:4231 -1.14%74 Operating Margin % is 5.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 5.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:4231 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円889.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Tigers Polymer ranks worse than 50.22% 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.
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Tigers Polymer Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tigers 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.
TSE:4231 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tigers 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.
Tigers Polymer Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tigers Polymer's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tigers 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.
Tigers Polymer's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) has a Operating Margin % of 5.24% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Tigers Polymer and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.55. Over the past decade, Tigers Polymer's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.41 to 6.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #792 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Tigers Polymer's Operating Margin % too high?
Tigers Polymer's current Operating Margin % of 5.24% is near median its 10-year median of 5.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 6.90. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Tigers Polymer's value of 5.24% is 13.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #792 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tigers Polymer has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tigers Polymer's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #792 out of 1577 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Tigers Polymer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Tigers Polymer's value of 5.24% is 13.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Tigers Polymer's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.41 to 6.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.55 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Tigers 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 6.03, 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. Tigers Polymer's current Operating Margin % of 5.24% is 13.1% 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 Tigers Polymer 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. Tigers Polymer's current Operating Margin % is 5.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tigers Polymer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円889.65, compared to a current price of 円1,040.00 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.55 and 13.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Tigers Polymer's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231), the current Operating Margin % is 5.24% 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 Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tigers Polymer stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,040.00 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円889.65.
GuruFocus considers Tigers Polymer to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4231:
Operating Margin %: 5.24% (near median its 10-year median of 5.55)
GF Value™: 円889.65 vs. price of 円1,040.00 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.1% below the Chemicals median (#792 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tigers Polymer Corp is engaged in the manufacture of various parts and parts materials of the same type and series. Its segments include Hose manufacturers and sellers of hoses for home appliances (hoses for vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and air conditioners) and industrial hoses; rubber sheets are used for packing materials, cushioning materials, and mats, mainly for entrances.
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