Ocean System (TSE:3096) EBITDA Margin %: 2.38% (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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TSE:3096 Ocean System Corp TSE:3096
81 GF Score
Price 円1,595.00
GF Value 円1,288.87
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ocean System EBITDA Margin %?

Ocean System TSE:3096 +0.82% 81 EBITDA Margin % is 2.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 2.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:3096 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,288.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Ocean System ranks worse than 72.99% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Ocean System's EBITDA for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,161 Mil. Ocean System's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円48,717 Mil. Therefore, Ocean System's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38%.


Ocean System  (TSE:3096) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Ocean System EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Ocean System EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ocean System's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ocean System EBITDA Margin % Chart

Ocean System Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Ocean System Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.98 3.47 2.20 3.36 2.38

TSE:3096 vs KR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ocean System's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ocean System EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ocean System's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ocean System's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


TSE:3096
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Ocean System EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Ocean System's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=2752.661/96055.11
=2.87 %

Ocean System's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1161.402/48716.763
=2.38 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 2.38% mean?
Ocean System (TSE:3096) has a EBITDA Margin % of 2.38% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Ocean System and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.87. Over the past decade, Ocean System's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.27 to 3.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean System ranks #227 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is Ocean System's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Ocean System's current EBITDA Margin % of 2.38% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 3.47. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.05. Ocean System's value of 2.38% is 60.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean System ranks #227 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ocean System has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean System's EBITDA Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ocean System ranks #227 out of 311 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Ocean System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.05. Ocean System's value of 2.38% is 60.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ocean System's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.27 to 3.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 6.05, Ocean System has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 6.05, based on 311 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ocean System's current EBITDA Margin % of 2.38% is 60.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Ocean System and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean System's current EBITDA Margin % is 2.38%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean System (TSE:3096) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,288.87, compared to a current price of 円1,595.00 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 2.38%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 60.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 6.05. Ocean System's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ocean System (TSE:3096), the current EBITDA Margin % is 2.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ocean System (TSE:3096) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean System stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,595.00 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,288.87. GuruFocus considers Ocean System to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3096:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 2.38% (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.87)
  • GF Value™: 円1,288.87 vs. price of 円1,595.00 (23.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#227 of 311)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3096 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ocean System Business Description

Address 2-26-57 Nishihonjoji, Niigata Prefecture, Sanjo, JPN, 955-0845
Ocean System Corp is a Japan-based company engages in the supermarket, lunch service, foodstuff delivery, and contract management of dining hall and food service businesses. The company's segment includes Supermarket Business, Gyomu Supermarket Business, Lunch box meal business, Food delivery business, and Hotels and other businesses. The company generates key revenue from the Gyomu Supermarket Business.
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