Explosifs et Produits ChimiquesXPAR:EXPL 88 Operating Margin % is 7.07% as of Dec. 2025, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates XPAR:EXPL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €175.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks better than 53.63% on this metric.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Operating Margin % Related Terms
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Operating Margin % Chart
XPAR:EXPL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Operating Margin % falls into.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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.
* 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a Operating Margin % of 7.07% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 3.88. Over the past decade, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.49 to 6.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #735 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Operating Margin % too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current Operating Margin % of 7.07% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 3.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 6.75. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 7.07% is 17.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #735 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #735 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Explosifs et Produits Chimiques in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 7.07% is 17.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.49 to 6.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 6.02, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Operating Margin % of 7.07% is 17.4% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Operating Margin % is 7.07%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 3.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €175.40, compared to a current price of €281.00 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.07%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 17.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current Operating Margin % is 7.07% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €281.00 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €175.40.
GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:
Operating Margin %: 7.07% (82% above median its 10-year median of 3.88)
GF Value™: €175.40 vs. price of €281.00 (60.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.4% above the Chemicals median (#735 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EXPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Business Description
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
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