Cathay Chemical Works Inc.
1713
Rank in Stocks
#16951
Cathay Chemical Works Inc. manufactures and sells specialty and fine chemicals... Cathay Chemical Works Inc. manufactures and sells specialty and fine chemicals under the CATHAY brand in Taiwan. It provides sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, sodium metabisulfite, zinc oxide, calcined zinc oxide, sodium hydrosulfite, zinc dust, and sodium hydroxymethanesulfinate, as well as galvanized metal and steel sheets. The company exports its products to Asia, Europe, America, New Zealand, and Australia. Cathay Chemical Works Inc. was founded in 1962 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan.
Share Price
$1.24
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$187.52M
Change (1 day)
-0.49%
Change (1 year)
-14.15%
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Operating Margin for Cathay Chemical Works Inc. (1713)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -15.17%
According to Cathay Chemical Works Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -15.17%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -17.23%.
Operating Margin history for Cathay Chemical Works Inc. from 2009 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -15.17% | -11.96% |
| 2025 | -17.23% | -8.20% |
| 2024 | -18.77% | 141.57% |
| 2023 | -7.77% | -115.64% |
| 2022 | 49.69% | 1,058.28% |
| 2021 | 4.29% | 17.86% |
| 2020 | 3.64% | 52.30% |
| 2019 | 2.39% | -15.55% |
| 2018 | 2.83% | -59.04% |
| 2017 | 6.91% | -38.58% |
| 2016 | 11.25% | 55.60% |
| 2015 | 7.23% | -13.93% |
| 2014 | 8.40% | 26.51% |
| 2013 | 6.64% | -18.63% |
| 2012 | 8.16% | 38.54% |
| 2011 | 5.89% | -27.73% |
| 2010 | 8.15% | 97.82% |
| 2009 | 4.12% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.98% | -101.71% |
GB
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| 21.22% | -101.40% |
FR
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| 16.15% | -101.06% |
US
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| 17.13% | -101.13% |
US
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| -4.71% | -99.69% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Cathay Chemical Works Inc.'s operating margin
What is Cathay Chemical Works Inc.'s operating margin?
Cathay Chemical Works Inc.'s operating margin is -15.17%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Cathay Chemical Works Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Cathay Chemical Works Inc.'s operating margin was -17.23%, compared with -18.77% in 2024.
How has Cathay Chemical Works Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Cathay Chemical Works Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2022 (49.69%) and lowest in 2024 (-18.77%).
How does Cathay Chemical Works Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Cathay Chemical Works Inc.'s operating margin (-15.17%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Linde plc, with 25.98%.