Watami Co (TSE:7522) OCF Margin %: 11.66% (As of Mar. 2026) — 139% Above Median


TSE:7522 Watami Co Ltd TSE:7522
75 GF Score
Price 円918.00
GF Value 円953.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Watami Co OCF Margin %?

Watami Co TSE:7522 -0.22% 75 OCF Margin % is 11.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 4.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:7522 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円953.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Restaurants companies, Watami Co ranks worse than 60.44% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Watami Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,789 Mil. Watami Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円23,920 Mil. Therefore, Watami Co's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.66%.

As of today, Watami Co's current OCF Yield % is 20.55%.

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

TSE:7522' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.1   Med: 4.87   Max: 8.57
Current: 8.11


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Watami Co was 8.57%. The lowest was -7.10%. And the median was 4.87%.

TSE:7522's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
60.44% of 364 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 10.235 vs TSE:7522: 8.11


Watami Co OCF Margin % Related Terms


Watami Co OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watami 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.

Watami Co OCF Margin % Chart

Watami Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
OCF Margin %
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Watami Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 7.61 4.31 6.00 10.02 11.66

TSE:7522 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Watami 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.


Watami Co OCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watami Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Watami Co OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Watami 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 )
=7567/93268
=8.11 %

Watami 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 )
=2789/23920
=11.66 %

* 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 11.66% mean?
Watami Co (TSE:7522) has a OCF Margin % of 11.66% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Watami Co and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #220 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Watami Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Watami Co's current OCF Margin % of 11.66% is 139% above median its 10-year median of 4.87. The Restaurants industry median OCF Margin % is 10.24. Watami Co's value of 11.66% is 13.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #220 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Watami Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watami Co's OCF Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Watami Co ranks #220 out of 364 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Watami Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 10.24. Watami Co's value of 11.66% is 13.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 10.24, Watami 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 Restaurants company?
The median OCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 10.24, based on 364 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. Watami Co's current OCF Margin % of 11.66% is 13.9% 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 Watami Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median OCF Margin % is 10.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watami Co's current OCF Margin % is 11.66%, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 4.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watami Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co (TSE:7522) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円953.21, compared to a current price of 円918.00 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 11.66%, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 13.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.24. Watami Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522), the current OCF Margin % is 11.66% 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 Watami Co (TSE:7522) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watami Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円918.00 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円953.21. GuruFocus considers Watami Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7522:

  • OCF Margin %: 11.66% (139% above median its 10-year median of 4.87)
  • GF Value™: 円953.21 vs. price of 円918.00 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.9% above the Restaurants median (#220 of 364)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Watami Co Business Description

Address 1-1-3 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 144-0043
Watami Co Ltd is engaged in the management and operation of restaurants. It is also involved in the production and sale of agricultural products; and home visit nursing, in-home nursing care support, and institutional care businesses. The company conducts organic farming, animal husbandry and dairy farming from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
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