Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) OCF Margin %: 16.16% (As of Mar. 2026) — 164% Above Median

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TSE:7297 Car Mate Mfg Co Ltd TSE:7297
65 GF Score
Price 円867.00
GF Value 円786.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Car Mate Mfg Co OCF Margin %?

Car Mate Mfg Co TSE:7297 -1.48% 65 OCF Margin % is 16.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 164% above its 10-year median of 6.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:7297 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円786.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,319 Vehicles & Parts companies, Car Mate Mfg Co ranks worse than 57.01% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Car Mate Mfg Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,352 Mil. Car Mate Mfg Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,367 Mil. Therefore, Car Mate Mfg Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.16%.

As of today, Car Mate Mfg Co's current OCF Yield % is 14.20%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Car Mate Mfg Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7297' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: 6.13   Max: 9.36
Current: 5.97


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Car Mate Mfg Co was 9.36%. The lowest was -3.26%. And the median was 6.13%.

TSE:7297's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
57.01% of 1319 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 7.32 vs TSE:7297: 5.97


Car Mate Mfg Co OCF Margin % Related Terms


Car Mate Mfg Co OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Car Mate Mfg Co's OCF 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.

Car Mate Mfg Co OCF Margin % Chart

Car Mate Mfg Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.28 -3.26 1.10 9.36 5.97

Car Mate Mfg Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
OCF 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 21.16 -1.31 18.47 -7.80 16.16

TSE:7297 vs ORLY, AZO: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Car Mate Mfg Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.


Car Mate Mfg Co OCF Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Car Mate Mfg Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Car Mate Mfg Co's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Car Mate Mfg Co OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Car Mate Mfg Co's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=868.692/14563.116
=5.97 %

Car Mate Mfg Co's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1352.189/8367.472
=16.16 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 16.16% mean?
Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) has a OCF Margin % of 16.16% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Car Mate Mfg Co and its competitors. This is 164% above median its historical median of 6.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Car Mate Mfg Co ranks #752 out of 1319 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Car Mate Mfg Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Car Mate Mfg Co's current OCF Margin % of 16.16% is 164% above median its 10-year median of 6.13. The Vehicles & Parts industry median OCF Margin % is 7.32. Car Mate Mfg Co's value of 16.16% is 120.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Car Mate Mfg Co ranks #752 out of 1319 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Car Mate Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Car Mate Mfg Co's OCF Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Car Mate Mfg Co ranks #752 out of 1319 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Car Mate Mfg Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 7.32. Car Mate Mfg Co's value of 16.16% is 120.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.13 vs. the industry median of 7.32, Car Mate Mfg Co has consistently been above 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 OCF Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median OCF Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.32, based on 1,319 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Car Mate Mfg Co's current OCF Margin % of 16.16% is 120.8% above 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Car Mate Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median OCF Margin % is 7.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Car Mate Mfg Co's current OCF Margin % is 16.16%, which is 164% above median its own 10-year median of 6.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Car Mate Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円786.26, compared to a current price of 円867.00 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 16.16%, which is 164% above median its 10-year median of 6.13 and 120.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.32. Car Mate Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297), the current OCF Margin % is 16.16% 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 Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car Mate Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円867.00 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円786.26. GuruFocus considers Car Mate Mfg Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7297:

  • OCF Margin %: 16.16% (164% above median its 10-year median of 6.13)
  • GF Value™: 円786.26 vs. price of 円867.00 (10.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 120.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#752 of 1319)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7297 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Car Mate Mfg Co Business Description

Address Toso 33 - 11 Nagasaki 5 - chome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0051
Car Mate Mfg Co Ltd manufactures and sells auto parts and accessories. Its products include roof carrier, fishing rod carrier, car accessories, air fresheners, and flat wiper, among others. Further it also provides leisure and sporting goods and snowboards.
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