Arab Co for Paints ProductsXPAE:APC 81 Operating Margin % is 7.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 18.42. GuruFocus rates XPAE:APC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD8.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Arab Co for Paints Products ranks better than 91.17% on this metric.
Arab Co for Paints Products (XPAE:APC) 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.
Arab Co for Paints Products Operating Margin % Related Terms
Arab Co for Paints Products 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.
Arab Co for Paints Products Operating Margin % Chart
XPAE:APC vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Arab Co for Paints Products'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.
Arab Co for Paints Products Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Arab Co for Paints Products's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arab Co for Paints Products's Operating Margin % falls into.
Arab Co for Paints Products 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.
Arab Co for Paints Products'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.
Arab Co for Paints Products (XPAE:APC) has a Operating Margin % of 7.32% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arab Co for Paints Products and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 18.42. Over the past decade, Arab Co for Paints Products' Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.81 to 23.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Co for Paints Products ranks #140 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Arab Co for Paints Products' Operating Margin % too high?
Arab Co for Paints Products' current Operating Margin % of 7.32% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 18.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.81 to a high of 23.24. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Arab Co for Paints Products' value of 7.32% is 21.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Co for Paints Products ranks #140 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arab Co for Paints Products has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Co for Paints Products' Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Arab Co for Paints Products ranks #140 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Arab Co for Paints Products in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Arab Co for Paints Products' value of 7.32% is 21.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Arab Co for Paints Products' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.81 to 23.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.42 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Arab Co for Paints Products 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 6.02, based on 1,585 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. Arab Co for Paints Products's current Operating Margin % of 7.32% is 21.6% 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 Arab Co for Paints Products and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Co for Paints Products's current Operating Margin % is 7.32%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 18.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Co for Paints Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Co for Paints Products (XPAE:APC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD8.83, compared to a current price of JOD6.90 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.32%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 18.42 and 21.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Arab Co for Paints Products' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Arab Co for Paints Products (XPAE:APC), the current Operating Margin % is 7.32% 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 Arab Co for Paints Products (XPAE:APC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Co for Paints Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JOD6.90 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of JOD8.83.
GuruFocus considers Arab Co for Paints Products to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAE:APC:
Operating Margin %: 7.32% (60% below median its 10-year median of 18.42)
GF Value™: JOD8.83 vs. price of JOD6.90 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.6% above the Chemicals median (#140 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAE:APC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arab Co for Paints Products manufactures paints. The company manufactures all kinds of water, oil, decorative, paste, street painting, and insulation materials. Its products include super curly drops, antik Walt, cristal Apc, antic pearl, sahary, and others.
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