Stella Chemifa Corporation
4109
Rank in Stocks
#14039
Stella Chemifa Corporation, a Japanese company established in 1916 and... Stella Chemifa Corporation, a Japanese company established in 1916 and headquartered in Osaka, specializes as a global manufacturer and supplier of inorganic fluorine compounds. Formerly known as Hashimoto Chemical Corporation until its rebranding in 1997, the company offers a comprehensive product portfolio tailored for diverse industrial applications worldwide. For the electronics sector, Stella Chemifa provides essential materials such as hydrofluoric acid, buffered hydrofluoric acid, and various etching solutions used in the production of semiconductors, liquid crystal displays, and solar cells. It also supplies a range of metal fluorides, including calcium, aluminum, and lithium fluoride, crucial for optical applications, alongside lithium hexafluorophosphate for battery manufacturing. Its offerings extend to numerous boron trifluoride compounds, serving as vital reactive catalysts across different chemical processes. Additionally, the company produces anhydrous hydrofluoric acid and 55% hydrofluoric acid, utilized in surface treatment and as more environmentally conscious alternatives to CFCs. Stella Chemifa also supports the nuclear energy industry with potassium fluoroborate and boric acid, and provides tin fluoride (II) USP for products requiring GMP compliance. Beyond these specialized compounds, the company's extensive catalog includes a broad array of other fluorochemicals, such as fluorosilicic acid, various fluorosilicates, fluoroboric acid, diverse fluoroborates, and a selection of ammonium, sodium, and potassium fluorides. Complementing its manufacturing operations, Stella Chemifa offers logistics services for the transportation of specialized chemical substances, high-pressure gases, and hazardous materials. Demonstrating a commitment to innovation, the company is also actively involved in the development of Boron Neutron Capture therapy for cancer treatment.
Share Price
$28.58
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$348.84M
Change (1 day)
5.49%
Change (1 year)
6.41%
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Operating Margin for Stella Chemifa Corporation (4109)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 12.35%
According to Stella Chemifa Corporation's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 12.35%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 11.96%.
Operating Margin history for Stella Chemifa Corporation from 2005 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 12.35% | 3.26% |
| 2025 | 11.96% | 33.78% |
| 2024 | 8.94% | -9.97% |
| 2023 | 9.93% | -19.20% |
| 2022 | 12.29% | -0.97% |
| 2021 | 12.41% | 73.81% |
| 2020 | 7.14% | -22.22% |
| 2019 | 9.18% | 30.21% |
| 2018 | 7.05% | -51.88% |
| 2017 | 14.65% | 190.10% |
| 2016 | 5.05% | 1,430.30% |
| 2015 | 0.33% | -91.36% |
| 2014 | 3.82% | -60.00% |
| 2013 | 9.55% | 16.18% |
| 2012 | 8.22% | -33.17% |
| 2011 | 12.30% | 13.68% |
| 2010 | 10.82% | 122.18% |
| 2009 | 4.87% | -56.01% |
| 2008 | 11.07% | -25.30% |
| 2007 | 14.82% | 6.70% |
| 2006 | 13.89% | 16.62% |
| 2005 | 11.91% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.98% | -97.90% |
GB
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| 21.22% | -98.28% |
FR
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| 16.15% | -98.69% |
US
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| 17.13% | -98.61% |
US
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| -4.71% | -100.38% |
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 Stella Chemifa Corporation's operating margin
What is Stella Chemifa Corporation's operating margin?
Stella Chemifa Corporation's operating margin is 12.35%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Stella Chemifa Corporation's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Stella Chemifa Corporation's operating margin was 11.96%, compared with 8.94% in 2024.
How has Stella Chemifa Corporation's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Stella Chemifa Corporation's operating margin was highest in 2021 (12.41%) and lowest in 2020 (7.14%).
How does Stella Chemifa Corporation's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Stella Chemifa Corporation's operating margin (12.35%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Linde plc, with 25.98%.