Plasticos CompuestosXPAR:ALKOM 18 Operating Margin % is 1.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.47. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALKOM with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Plasticos Compuestos ranks worse than 68.64% on this metric.
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).
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Plasticos Compuestos Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plasticos Compuestos'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.
XPAR:ALKOM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Plasticos Compuestos'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.
Plasticos Compuestos Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Plasticos Compuestos's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plasticos Compuestos'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.
Plasticos Compuestos'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.
Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM) has a Operating Margin % of 1.50% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Plasticos Compuestos and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Plasticos Compuestos ranks #1088 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Plasticos Compuestos' Operating Margin % too high?
Plasticos Compuestos' current Operating Margin % of 1.50% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.47. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Plasticos Compuestos' value of 1.50% is 75.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plasticos Compuestos ranks #1088 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Plasticos Compuestos has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plasticos Compuestos' Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Plasticos Compuestos ranks #1088 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Plasticos Compuestos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Plasticos Compuestos' value of 1.50% is 75.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.47 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Plasticos Compuestos 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 6.02, 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. Plasticos Compuestos's current Operating Margin % of 1.50% is 75.1% 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 Plasticos Compuestos 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. Plasticos Compuestos's current Operating Margin % is 1.50%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plasticos Compuestos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.27, compared to a current price of €0.79 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.50%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.47 and 75.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Plasticos Compuestos' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM), the current Operating Margin % is 1.50% 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 Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plasticos Compuestos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.79 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.27.
GuruFocus considers Plasticos Compuestos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALKOM:
Operating Margin %: 1.50% (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.47)
GF Value™: €1.27 vs. price of €0.79 (37.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.1% below the Chemicals median (#1088 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALKOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plasticos Compuestos SA is engaged in designing, producing, and selling mineral concentrates (fillers) and color, additive concentrates (masterbatches), and other compounds for the plastic processing industry. The product portfolio includes color masterbatches, black masterbatches, white masterbatches, additives, compostable resins, and mineral concentrates. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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