The IsraelXTAE:ILCO +0.24%66 Operating Margin % is 11.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 12.02. GuruFocus rates XTAE:ILCO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪892.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, The Israel ranks better than 57.66% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. The Israel's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪682 Mil. The Israel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪5,996 Mil. Therefore, The Israel's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Israel's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:ILCO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.25 Med: 12.02 Max: 34.65
Current: 7.71
XTAE:ILCO's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 57.66% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.015
vs XTAE:ILCO: 7.71
The Israel's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
The Israel's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪682 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪1,692 Mil.
The Israel (XTAE:ILCO) 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.
The Israel Operating Margin % Related Terms
The Israel Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Israel'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.
XTAE:ILCO vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, The Israel'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.
The Israel Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, The Israel's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Israel'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.
The Israel'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.
The Israel (XTAE:ILCO) has a Operating Margin % of 11.37% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on The Israel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.02. Over the past decade, The Israel's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.25 to 34.65. According to the industry distribution chart, The Israel ranks #669 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is The Israel's Operating Margin % too high?
The Israel's current Operating Margin % of 11.37% is near median its 10-year median of 12.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.25 to a high of 34.65. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. The Israel's value of 11.37% is 89% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Israel ranks #669 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Israel has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Israel's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, The Israel ranks #669 out of 1580 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts The Israel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. The Israel's value of 11.37% is 89% above this benchmark. Historically, The Israel's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.25 to 34.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.02 vs. the industry median of 6.02, The Israel 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 1,580 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. The Israel's current Operating Margin % of 11.37% is 89% 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 The Israel 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. The Israel's current Operating Margin % is 11.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Israel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Israel (XTAE:ILCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪892.24, compared to a current price of ₪741.80 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.02 and 89% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. The Israel's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 The Israel (XTAE:ILCO), the current Operating Margin % is 11.37% 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 The Israel (XTAE:ILCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Israel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₪741.80 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪892.24.
GuruFocus considers The Israel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:ILCO:
Operating Margin %: 11.37% (near median its 10-year median of 12.02)
GF Value™: ₪892.24 vs. price of ₪741.80 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89% above the Chemicals median (#669 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:ILCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Israel Corp Ltd is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates as a specialty minerals and chemicals company creating solutions to challenges in the food, agriculture, and industrial markets by leveraging its bromine, potash, and phosphate resources. The group operates through the following segments: Industrial Products (Bromine), Potash, Phosphate Solutions, and Growing Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from its Phosphate Solutions segment, which manufactures phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid, green phosphoric acid, and phosphate fertilizers through its mines and facilities in Israel and China. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Israel, followed by Europe, South America, North America, Asia, and other regions.
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