Alkaloid AD SkopjeXMAE:ALK +0.21%100 Operating Margin % is 16.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 12.10. GuruFocus rates XMAE:ALK with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of MKD27,166.15 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 955 Drug Manufacturers companies, Alkaloid AD Skopje ranks better than 72.46% on this metric.
Alkaloid AD Skopje operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alkaloid AD Skopje's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XMAE:ALK'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.15 Med: 12.1 Max: 15.5
Current: 15.5
XMAE:ALK's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 72.46% of 955
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.45
vs XMAE:ALK: 15.50
Alkaloid AD Skopje's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
Alkaloid AD Skopje (XMAE:ALK) 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.
Alkaloid AD Skopje Operating Margin % Related Terms
Alkaloid AD Skopje Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alkaloid AD Skopje'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.
XMAE:ALK vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Alkaloid AD Skopje'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.
Alkaloid AD Skopje Operating Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Alkaloid AD Skopje's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkaloid AD Skopje'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.
Alkaloid AD Skopje'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.
Alkaloid AD Skopje (XMAE:ALK) has a Operating Margin % of 16.02% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Alkaloid AD Skopje and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 12.10. Over the past decade, Alkaloid AD Skopje's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.15 to 15.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkaloid AD Skopje ranks #263 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Alkaloid AD Skopje's Operating Margin % too high?
Alkaloid AD Skopje's current Operating Margin % of 16.02% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 12.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.15 to a high of 15.50. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Operating Margin % is 7.45. Alkaloid AD Skopje's value of 16.02% is 115% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkaloid AD Skopje ranks #263 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkaloid AD Skopje has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkaloid AD Skopje's Operating Margin % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Alkaloid AD Skopje ranks #263 out of 955 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Alkaloid AD Skopje in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.45. Alkaloid AD Skopje's value of 16.02% is 115% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkaloid AD Skopje's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.15 to 15.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.10 vs. the industry median of 7.45, Alkaloid AD Skopje 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.45, based on 955 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. Alkaloid AD Skopje's current Operating Margin % of 16.02% is 115% 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 Alkaloid AD Skopje and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkaloid AD Skopje's current Operating Margin % is 16.02%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 12.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkaloid AD Skopje stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkaloid AD Skopje (XMAE:ALK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MKD27,166.15, compared to a current price of MKD24,300.00 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.02%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 12.10 and 115% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.45. Alkaloid AD Skopje's overall GF Score™ is 100/100. 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 Alkaloid AD Skopje (XMAE:ALK), the current Operating Margin % is 16.02% 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 Alkaloid AD Skopje (XMAE:ALK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkaloid AD Skopje stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MKD24,300.00 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MKD27,166.15.
GuruFocus considers Alkaloid AD Skopje to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAE:ALK:
Operating Margin %: 16.02% (32% above median its 10-year median of 12.10)
GF Value™: MKD27,166.15 vs. price of MKD24,300.00 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#263 of 955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAE:ALK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkaloid AD Skopje is engaged in producing and selling pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic products, as well as goods from the herbal origin. Its segments are Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Cosmetics and Botanicals. It derives maximum revenue from Pharmaceuticals products segment.
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