ZotefoamsZTFMF 74 Operating Margin % is 12.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 12.10. GuruFocus rates ZTFMF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Zotefoams ranks better than 81.19% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Zotefoams's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $13.8 Mil. Zotefoams's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $108.5 Mil. Therefore, Zotefoams's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.76%.
Good Sign:
Zotefoams PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zotefoams's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZTFMF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.07 Med: 12.1 Max: 14.28
Current: 14.24
ZTFMF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 81.19% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.025
vs ZTFMF: 14.24
Zotefoams's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
Zotefoams's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $13.8 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $30.4 Mil.
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.
Zotefoams Operating Margin % Related Terms
Zotefoams Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zotefoams'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.
ZTFMF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Zotefoams'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.
Zotefoams Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Zotefoams's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zotefoams'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.
Zotefoams'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.
Zotefoams (ZTFMF) has a Operating Margin % of 12.76% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zotefoams and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.10. Over the past decade, Zotefoams' Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.07 to 14.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #298 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Zotefoams' Operating Margin % too high?
Zotefoams' current Operating Margin % of 12.76% is near median its 10-year median of 12.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.07 to a high of 14.28. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Zotefoams' value of 12.76% is 111.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #298 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zotefoams has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zotefoams' Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #298 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Zotefoams in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Zotefoams' value of 12.76% is 111.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Zotefoams' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.07 to 14.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.10 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Zotefoams 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 6.03, based on 1,584 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. Zotefoams's current Operating Margin % of 12.76% is 111.8% 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 Zotefoams and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zotefoams's current Operating Margin % is 12.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zotefoams stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zotefoams (ZTFMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.04, compared to a current price of $5.55 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.10 and 111.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Zotefoams' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 Zotefoams (ZTFMF), the current Operating Margin % is 12.76% 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 Zotefoams (ZTFMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zotefoams stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.55 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.04.
GuruFocus considers Zotefoams to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZTFMF:
Operating Margin %: 12.76% (near median its 10-year median of 12.10)
GF Value™: $6.04 vs. price of $5.55 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 111.8% above the Chemicals median (#298 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZTFMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zotefoams PLC is engaged in the manufacturing of polymer foam using bespoke autoclave technology to produce foams with attributes. Its block foams are sold under the AZOTE, T-FIT, ZOTEK, and other brand names. The company serves automotive, aerospace, packaging, industrial parts, marine, building and construction, military, medical, and sports and leisure industries. It has three main operating segments Polyolefin foams, High-Performance Products, and MuCell Extrusion LLC. The maximum revenue to the company is generated from the High-Performance Products.
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