Ascent Industries Co.
ACNT
Rank in Stocks
#18807
Ascent Industries Co. engages in the development, production, and distribution... Ascent Industries Co. engages in the development, production, and distribution of specialty chemical solutions. It offers surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates in petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. The company also provides custom manufacturing services, including product development, process optimization, scale-up, and commercial production. It serves the oil and gas; household, industrial and institutional; personal care; coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers; pulp and paper; textile; automotive; agricultural; water treatment; construction; and other industries. The company was formerly known as Synalloy Corporation and changed its name to Ascent Industries Co. in August 2022. Ascent Industries Co. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Share Price
$13.57
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$122.26M
Change (1 day)
-1.24%
Change (1 year)
3.67%
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Operating Margin for Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -7.38%
According to Ascent Industries Co.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -7.38%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -8.95%.
Operating Margin history for Ascent Industries Co. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -7.38% | -17.54% |
| 2025 | -8.95% | 212.94% |
| 2024 | -2.86% | -85.24% |
| 2023 | -19.38% | -449.19% |
| 2022 | 5.55% | -32.07% |
| 2021 | 8.17% | -167.30% |
| 2020 | -12.14% | 2,067.86% |
| 2019 | -0.56% | -107.41% |
| 2018 | 7.56% | 641.18% |
| 2017 | 1.02% | -117.14% |
| 2016 | -5.95% | -19.92% |
| 2015 | -7.43% | -192.07% |
| 2014 | 8.07% | 777.17% |
| 2013 | 0.92% | -75.20% |
| 2012 | 3.71% | -28.10% |
| 2011 | 5.16% | 25.85% |
| 2010 | 4.10% | 502.94% |
| 2009 | 0.68% | -87.10% |
| 2008 | 5.27% | -42.90% |
| 2007 | 9.23% | 10.01% |
| 2006 | 8.39% | 68.81% |
| 2005 | 4.97% | 9.23% |
| 2004 | 4.55% | -1,400.00% |
| 2003 | -0.35% | -88.71% |
| 2002 | -3.10% | -31,100.00% |
| 2001 | 0.01% | -102.08% |
| 2000 | -0.48% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.22% | -100.84% |
TW
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| 25.36% | -103.44% |
JP
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| 4.23% | -100.57% |
DE
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| 7.07% | -100.96% |
SA
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| 2.91% | -100.39% |
CN
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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 Ascent Industries Co.'s operating margin
What is Ascent Industries Co.'s operating margin?
Ascent Industries Co.'s operating margin is -7.38%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Ascent Industries Co.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Ascent Industries Co.'s operating margin was -8.95%, compared with -2.86% in 2024.
How has Ascent Industries Co.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Ascent Industries Co.'s operating margin was highest in 2021 (8.17%) and lowest in 2023 (-19.38%).
How does Ascent Industries Co.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Ascent Industries Co.'s operating margin (-7.38%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., with 25.36%.