Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.
4968
Rank in Stocks
#16066
Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. is a global chemical producer with operations... Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. is a global chemical producer with operations across Asia, China, Europe, and the United States. The company specializes in the development and sale of diverse chemical products, including performance coatings, materials for paper production, resins essential for printing inks and adhesives, and advanced electronic component materials. For the papermaking industry, Arakawa provides a comprehensive suite of chemicals such as water-repellents, sizing agents, surface enhancers, and strengthening agents, which are vital for manufacturing various paper products like books, newspapers, tissues, and corrugated cardboard. Their portfolio also encompasses a wide array of coating solutions and adhesive compounds. This includes various printing inks for offset, book/magazine gravure, and food-package gravure applications; tackifiers for adhesives and tapes; release agents for specialty papers; and polymerization emulsifiers critical for synthetic rubber manufacturing. They also produce ester gums designed to improve chewing sensations and a range of resins that serve as foundational raw materials for paints and film coatings. Notable branded offerings include ARKON hydrogenated petroleum resins and PINECRYSTAL colorless rosin derivatives. Furthermore, Arakawa delivers a comprehensive selection of electronic materials, spanning numerous resin types such as rosin-modified phenolic, polyurethane, alkyd, polyester, modified epoxy, and hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins, alongside rosin ester products, cleaning systems, and associated peripherals. The company also innovates with photo-curing polymers, organic-inorganic hybrid resins, and hybrid polyimide films. Founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1876, the company was initially known as Arakawa Forest Chemical Industries, Ltd. before officially changing its name to Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. in April 1977.
Share Price
$11.58
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$229.67M
Change (1 day)
4.10%
Change (1 year)
65.45%
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Operating Margin for Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. (4968)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 3.74%
According to Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 3.74%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 1.32%.
Operating Margin history for Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd. from 2008 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.74% | 183.33% |
| 2025 | 1.32% | -136.46% |
| 2024 | -3.62% | -1.09% |
| 2023 | -3.66% | -189.27% |
| 2022 | 4.10% | -11.26% |
| 2021 | 4.62% | 30.88% |
| 2020 | 3.53% | -21.21% |
| 2019 | 4.48% | -26.07% |
| 2018 | 6.06% | -7.90% |
| 2017 | 6.58% | 43.04% |
| 2016 | 4.60% | 27.07% |
| 2015 | 3.62% | 16.40% |
| 2014 | 3.11% | 12.27% |
| 2013 | 2.77% | 10.36% |
| 2012 | 2.51% | -39.95% |
| 2011 | 4.18% | -16.57% |
| 2010 | 5.01% | 169.35% |
| 2009 | 1.86% | -59.39% |
| 2008 | 4.58% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.98% | -93.05% |
GB
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| 21.22% | -94.33% |
FR
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| 16.15% | -95.68% |
US
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| 17.13% | -95.42% |
US
|
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| -4.71% | -101.26% |
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 Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.'s operating margin
What is Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.'s operating margin?
Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.'s operating margin is 3.74%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.'s operating margin was 1.32%, compared with -3.62% in 2024.
How has Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.'s operating margin was highest in 2021 (4.62%) and lowest in 2023 (-3.66%).
How does Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.'s operating margin (3.74%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Linde plc, with 25.98%.