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HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992) 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.
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co 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.
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Operating Margin % Chart
TSE:4992 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, HOKKO Chemical Industry 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.
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Operating Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
HOKKO Chemical Industry 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.
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 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.
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992) has a Operating Margin % of 0.00% as of May. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on HOKKO Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.73 to 10.60. According to the industry distribution chart, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co ranks #76 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's Operating Margin % too high?
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.73 to a high of 10.60. Based on the distribution chart, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co ranks #76 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's Operating Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co ranks #76 out of 248 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts HOKKO Chemical Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.97. Historically, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.73 to 10.60 over the past decade. 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Operating Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.97, based on 248 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 HOKKO Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOKKO Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,233.66, compared to a current price of 円2,002.00 — trading 62.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. HOKKO Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992), the current Operating Margin % is 0.00% as of May. 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 HOKKO Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4992) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKKO Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,002.00 is trading 62.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,233.66.
GuruFocus considers HOKKO Chemical Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4992:
Operating Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円1,233.66 vs. price of 円2,002.00 (62.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4992 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HOKKO Chemical Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of crop protection products. The company manufactures and sells safe and effective agricultural chemicals to ensure crop protection from seed treatment to harvesting. Its products include insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides for paddy rice, vegetable crops, and fruit orchards. Its Fine Chemicals Products include Organophosphines and those derivatives, Functional Styrenes, Grignard Reagents, Alcohols, those derivatives and others. It also operates in the textile materials business.
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