DKS Co. Ltd.
4461
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#10764
Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, DKS Co. Ltd. is a global producer and purveyor... Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, DKS Co. Ltd. is a global producer and purveyor of a diverse range of industrial chemicals and surfactants, serving numerous industries worldwide. The companyโs operations are organized into six distinct segments: Surfactants, Amenity Materials, Polyurethane Materials, Functional Materials, Electronic Device Materials, and Life Sciences. Within its Surfactants division, DKS develops various types such as nonionic, anionic, cationic, polymerizable, and amphoteric compounds, in addition to specialized surfactant blends. The Amenity Materials segment features products like sucrose fatty acid esters, sodium carboxymethyl celluloses, cellulose nanofibers and other polymers, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyacrylamide and polyacrylate, and industrial deodorizers. Its Polyurethane Materials offerings include polyether polyols, urethane prepolymers, and comprehensive urethane systems. For Functional Materials, DKS manufactures radiation-curable monomers and oligomers, waterborne polyurethanes, flame retardants, and amide-based lubricants. The Electronic Device Materials group supplies ionic liquids, ion-conductive polymers, ceramic/metal injection molding components, conductive pastes for electronic applications, injection molding pellets, and advanced inorganic materials. Furthermore, the Life Sciences segment crafts health and dietary supplements, notably an I. Japonica-Bombyx Fungus product and Sudachin, a distinct citrus peel extract powder. Founded in 1909, the firm was formerly known as Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd. before rebranding to DKS Co. Ltd. in 2013.
Share Price
$61.46
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$652.15M
Change (1 day)
17.41%
Change (1 year)
25.25%
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Operating Margin for DKS Co. Ltd. (4461)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 15.02%
According to DKS Co. Ltd.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 15.02%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 7.31%.
Operating Margin history for DKS Co. Ltd. from 2008 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 15.02% | 105.47% |
| 2025 | 7.31% | 122.19% |
| 2024 | 3.29% | 80.77% |
| 2023 | 1.82% | -75.34% |
| 2022 | 7.38% | -2.64% |
| 2021 | 7.58% | 12.13% |
| 2020 | 6.76% | -7.27% |
| 2019 | 7.29% | -17.81% |
| 2018 | 8.87% | 17.48% |
| 2017 | 7.55% | 15.80% |
| 2016 | 6.52% | 23.02% |
| 2015 | 5.30% | 16.74% |
| 2014 | 4.54% | 34.32% |
| 2013 | 3.38% | -6.63% |
| 2012 | 3.62% | -32.08% |
| 2011 | 5.33% | 50.14% |
| 2010 | 3.55% | 454.69% |
| 2009 | 0.64% | -50.00% |
| 2008 | 1.28% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.98% | -98.27% |
GB
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| 21.22% | -98.59% |
FR
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| 16.15% | -98.92% |
US
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| 17.13% | -98.86% |
US
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| -4.71% | -100.31% |
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 DKS Co. Ltd.'s operating margin
What is DKS Co. Ltd.'s operating margin?
DKS Co. Ltd.'s operating margin is 15.02%, as of Nov 2026.
What was DKS Co. Ltd.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, DKS Co. Ltd.'s operating margin was 7.31%, compared with 3.29% in 2024.
How has DKS Co. Ltd.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, DKS Co. Ltd.'s operating margin was highest in 2021 (7.58%) and lowest in 2023 (1.82%).
How does DKS Co. Ltd.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
DKS Co. Ltd.'s operating margin (15.02%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Linde plc, with 25.98%.