Compania Industrial El VolcanXSGO:VOLCAN 58 Operating Margin % is 7.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 16.30. GuruFocus rates XSGO:VOLCAN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP2,583.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Building Materials companies, Compania Industrial El Volcan ranks worse than 57.57% on this metric.
Compania Industrial El Volcan SA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -29.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compania Industrial El Volcan's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:VOLCAN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.21 Med: 16.3 Max: 27.02
Current: 5.65
XSGO:VOLCAN's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 57.57% of 403
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.62
vs XSGO:VOLCAN: 5.65
Compania Industrial El Volcan (XSGO:VOLCAN) 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.
Compania Industrial El Volcan Operating Margin % Related Terms
Compania Industrial El Volcan 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.
Compania Industrial El Volcan Operating Margin % Chart
XSGO:VOLCAN vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Compania Industrial El Volcan'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.
Compania Industrial El Volcan Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Compania Industrial El Volcan's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compania Industrial El Volcan's Operating Margin % falls into.
Compania Industrial El Volcan 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.
Compania Industrial El Volcan (XSGO:VOLCAN) has a Operating Margin % of 7.21% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Compania Industrial El Volcan and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 16.30. Over the past decade, Compania Industrial El Volcan's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.21 to 27.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania Industrial El Volcan ranks #232 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Compania Industrial El Volcan's Operating Margin % too high?
Compania Industrial El Volcan's current Operating Margin % of 7.21% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 16.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.21 to a high of 27.02. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.62. Compania Industrial El Volcan's value of 7.21% is 5.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compania Industrial El Volcan ranks #232 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compania Industrial El Volcan has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania Industrial El Volcan's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Compania Industrial El Volcan ranks #232 out of 403 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Compania Industrial El Volcan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.62. Compania Industrial El Volcan's value of 7.21% is 5.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Compania Industrial El Volcan's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.21 to 27.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.30 vs. the industry median of 7.62, Compania Industrial El Volcan 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 Building Materials company?
The median Operating Margin % among Building Materials companies is 7.62, based on 403 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. Compania Industrial El Volcan's current Operating Margin % of 7.21% is 5.4% 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 Compania Industrial El Volcan and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compania Industrial El Volcan's current Operating Margin % is 7.21%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 16.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania Industrial El Volcan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Industrial El Volcan (XSGO:VOLCAN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP2,583.79, compared to a current price of CLP3,107.60 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.21%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 16.30 and 5.4% below the Building Materials industry median of 7.62. Compania Industrial El Volcan's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Compania Industrial El Volcan (XSGO:VOLCAN), the current Operating Margin % is 7.21% 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 Compania Industrial El Volcan (XSGO:VOLCAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Industrial El Volcan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP3,107.60 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP2,583.79.
GuruFocus considers Compania Industrial El Volcan to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:VOLCAN:
Operating Margin %: 7.21% (56% below median its 10-year median of 16.30)
GF Value™: CLP2,583.79 vs. price of CLP3,107.60 (20.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.4% below the Building Materials median (#232 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:VOLCAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compania Industrial El Volcan Business Description
Compania Industrial El Volcan SA is a producer and marketer of materials for construction in Chile, Peru, Colombia and Brazil. It supplies building materials and provides constructive solutions. Through its subsidiaries it produces plasterboard plates, mineral wool, glass wool, and many others. It also distributes mines gypsum and lime. Its products include Perimeter walls, Finishing the facade, Plates for wet areas, High hardness / impact plates, Plates with built-in color, Thermal insulation, Insulation of boilers and ponds, Insulation for pipes, Insulation for industrial sheds.
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