Wacker Chemie AGWKCMF -0.09%63 Operating Margin % is 3.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 5.73. GuruFocus rates WKCMF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Wacker Chemie AG ranks worse than 79.04% on this metric.
Wacker Chemie AG (OTCPK:WKCMF) 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.
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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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Wacker Chemie AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wacker Chemie AG'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.
WKCMF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Wacker Chemie AG'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.
Wacker Chemie AG Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Wacker Chemie AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Chemie AG'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.
Wacker Chemie AG'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.
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) has a Operating Margin % of 3.71% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 5.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1252 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's Operating Margin % too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current Operating Margin % of 3.71% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 5.73. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 3.71% is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1252 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1252 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Wacker Chemie AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 3.71% is 38.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.73 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Wacker Chemie AG 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. Wacker Chemie AG's current Operating Margin % of 3.71% is 38.4% 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 Wacker Chemie AG 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. Wacker Chemie AG's current Operating Margin % is 3.71%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 5.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.53, compared to a current price of $110.11 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.71%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 5.73 and 38.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF), the current Operating Margin % is 3.71% 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $110.11 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $86.53.
GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKCMF:
Operating Margin %: 3.71% (35% below median its 10-year median of 5.73)
GF Value™: $86.53 vs. price of $110.11 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.4% below the Chemicals median (#1252 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WKCMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
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