DICTSE:4631 +2.78%71 Operating Margin % is 4.40% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 5.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:4631 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,049.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, DIC ranks worse than 51.07% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. DIC's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円11,720 Mil. DIC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円266,320 Mil. Therefore, DIC's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.40%.
Warning Sign:
DIC Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DIC's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4631'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73 Med: 5.2 Max: 7.21
Current: 5.93
TSE:4631's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 51.07% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.025
vs TSE:4631: 5.93
DIC's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -5.50% per year.
DIC's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円11,720 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 円63,648 Mil.
DIC (TSE:4631) 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.
DIC Operating Margin % Related Terms
DIC Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DIC'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:4631 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DIC'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.
DIC Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DIC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DIC'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.
DIC'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.
DIC (TSE:4631) has a Operating Margin % of 4.40% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DIC and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 5.20. Over the past decade, DIC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.73 to 7.21. According to the industry distribution chart, DIC ranks #809 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is DIC's Operating Margin % too high?
DIC's current Operating Margin % of 4.40% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 5.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 7.21. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. DIC's value of 4.40% is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DIC ranks #809 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DIC has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DIC's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DIC ranks #809 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places DIC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. DIC's value of 4.40% is 27% below this benchmark. Historically, DIC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.73 to 7.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.20 vs. the industry median of 6.03, DIC 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 1,584 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. DIC's current Operating Margin % of 4.40% is 27% 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 DIC 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. DIC's current Operating Margin % is 4.40%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 5.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DIC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC (TSE:4631) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,049.36, compared to a current price of 円5,148.00 — trading 68.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.40%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 5.20 and 27% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. DIC's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 DIC (TSE:4631), the current Operating Margin % is 4.40% 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 DIC (TSE:4631) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DIC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,148.00 is trading 68.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,049.36.
GuruFocus considers DIC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4631:
Operating Margin %: 4.40% (15% below median its 10-year median of 5.20)
GF Value™: 円3,049.36 vs. price of 円5,148.00 (68.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27% below the Chemicals median (#809 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4631 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DIC Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. Packaging & Graphic segment, this segment includes printing and packaging materials. The second segment- Color & display Color Materials which included Pigments for paints, pigments for plastics, pigments for inks, specialty pigments, pigments for color filters, pigments for cosmetics, healthcare foods and third segment-Functional Products including Performance, Composite and Chemitronics materials.
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