Ishihara Chemical CoTSE:4462 +0.29%81 Operating Margin % is 19.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 10.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:4462 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,399.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks better than 85.98% on this metric.
Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) 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.
Ishihara Chemical Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ishihara Chemical Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ishihara Chemical Co'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:4462 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ishihara Chemical 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.
Ishihara Chemical Co Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ishihara Chemical Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ishihara Chemical Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Ishihara Chemical 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.
Ishihara Chemical Co'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.
Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) has a Operating Margin % of 19.99% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ishihara Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 10.28. Over the past decade, Ishihara Chemical Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.13 to 16.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #222 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Ishihara Chemical Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Ishihara Chemical Co's current Operating Margin % of 19.99% is 94% above median its 10-year median of 10.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.13 to a high of 16.38. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Ishihara Chemical Co's value of 19.99% is 231.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #222 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ishihara Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ishihara Chemical Co's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ishihara Chemical Co ranks #222 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ishihara Chemical Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Ishihara Chemical Co's value of 19.99% is 231.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ishihara Chemical Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.13 to 16.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.28 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Ishihara Chemical Co 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 1,584 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. Ishihara Chemical Co's current Operating Margin % of 19.99% is 231.8% 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 Ishihara Chemical Co 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. Ishihara Chemical Co's current Operating Margin % is 19.99%, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 10.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ishihara Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,399.43, compared to a current price of 円3,495.00 — trading 45.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 19.99%, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 10.28 and 231.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Ishihara Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462), the current Operating Margin % is 19.99% 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 Ishihara Chemical Co (TSE:4462) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishihara Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,495.00 is trading 45.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,399.43.
GuruFocus considers Ishihara Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4462:
Operating Margin %: 19.99% (94% above median its 10-year median of 10.28)
GF Value™: 円2,399.43 vs. price of 円3,495.00 (45.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 231.8% above the Chemicals median (#222 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4462 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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