Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.
4972
Rank in Stocks
#12500
Operating globally with a presence spanning Japan, China, and other... Operating globally with a presence spanning Japan, China, and other international markets, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd. specializes in the production and distribution of a diverse portfolio including acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives, advanced functional polymers, organic microparticles, and various adhesive tapes. These high-performance adhesives find extensive use across industrial sectors like information technology, automotive manufacturing, construction, and electronic and optical components, alongside consumer goods such as household double-sided and packaging tapes, and medical adhesive bandages. The company's advanced functional materials contribute to the development of electronic substrate technologies, inks, paints, display panels, and multi-functional office equipment. Similarly, its functional fine particles are integral components in products ranging from LCD light diffusers, paints, and toners, to anti-blocking film agents, cosmetic formulations, and fiber-reinforced plastics. Beyond these, Soken offers specialized coated items, including double-sided acrylic foam tapes and sheets, alongside innovative nanoimprinting molds and films. Its organic conductive materials serve various cutting-edge applications, such as antistatic and conductive coatings, capacitors, solar cell electrodes, hole transport layers for organic photovoltaics (OPV), and hole injection layers for organic electroluminescent (EL) devices. The company also extends its services to include heating media, thermal boiler systems, and comprehensive plant engineering and maintenance. Established in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company initially operated as Sogo Kako Laboratories, Ltd. before adopting its current name, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd., in 1953.
Share Price
$27.95
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$463.76M
Change (1 day)
2.20%
Change (1 year)
76.31%
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Basic Materials
Operating Margin for Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd. (4972)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 13.17%
According to Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 13.17%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 13.33%.
Operating Margin history for Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd. from 2008 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 13.17% | -1.20% |
| 2025 | 13.33% | 43.80% |
| 2024 | 9.27% | 73.60% |
| 2023 | 5.34% | -7.45% |
| 2022 | 5.77% | -46.52% |
| 2021 | 10.79% | 52.19% |
| 2020 | 7.09% | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 6.75% | -23.47% |
| 2018 | 8.82% | 0.80% |
| 2017 | 8.75% | 83.05% |
| 2016 | 4.78% | -3.82% |
| 2015 | 4.97% | -11.88% |
| 2014 | 5.64% | -8.74% |
| 2013 | 6.18% | 44.39% |
| 2012 | 4.28% | -38.68% |
| 2011 | 6.98% | -10.28% |
| 2010 | 7.78% | 422.15% |
| 2009 | 1.49% | -88.21% |
| 2008 | 12.64% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.98% | -98.03% |
GB
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| 21.22% | -98.39% |
FR
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| 16.15% | -98.77% |
US
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| 17.13% | -98.70% |
US
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| -4.71% | -100.36% |
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 Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.'s operating margin
What is Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.'s operating margin?
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.'s operating margin is 13.17%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.'s operating margin was 13.33%, compared with 9.27% in 2024.
How has Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.'s operating margin was highest in 2025 (13.33%) and lowest in 2023 (5.34%).
How does Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.'s operating margin (13.17%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Linde plc, with 25.98%.