Step CoTSE:9795 +1.91%78 OCF Margin % is 18.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 21.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:9795 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,357.44 (Fairly Valued). Among 254 Education companies, Step Co ranks better than 62.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Step Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9795'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.1 Med: 21.58 Max: 28.54
Current: 21.22
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Step Co was 28.54%. The lowest was 17.10%. And the median was 21.58%.
TSE:9795's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 62.99% of 254
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 15.96
vs TSE:9795: 21.22
Step Co OCF Margin % Related Terms
Step Co OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Step 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.
TSE:9795 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Step 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.
Step Co OCF Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Step Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Step Co's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Step Co (TSE:9795) has a OCF Margin % of 18.85% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Step Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 21.58. Over the past decade, Step Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 17.10 to 28.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #94 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Step Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Step Co's current OCF Margin % of 18.85% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 21.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.10 to a high of 28.54. The Education industry median OCF Margin % is 15.96. Step Co's value of 18.85% is 18.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Step Co ranks #94 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Step Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Step Co's OCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #94 out of 254 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Step Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 15.96. Step Co's value of 18.85% is 18.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Step Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 17.10 to 28.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.58 vs. the industry median of 15.96, Step 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 an Education company?
The median OCF Margin % among Education companies is 15.96, based on 254 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. Step Co's current OCF Margin % of 18.85% is 18.1% 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 Step Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median OCF Margin % is 15.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Step Co's current OCF Margin % is 18.85%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 21.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Step Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co (TSE:9795) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,357.44, compared to a current price of 円2,237.00 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 18.85%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 21.58 and 18.1% above the Education industry median of 15.96. Step Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Step Co (TSE:9795), the current OCF Margin % is 18.85% 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 Step Co (TSE:9795) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,237.00 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,357.44.
GuruFocus considers Step Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9795:
OCF Margin %: 18.85% (13% below median its 10-year median of 21.58)
GF Value™: 円2,357.44 vs. price of 円2,237.00 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.1% above the Education median (#94 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9795 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Step Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of private preparatory schools. The company operates cram schools and after-school care facilities, and produces and edits educational materials, as well as prints and binds books. The company is engaged in providing high school entrance exam preparation courses, Teaching Materials Research Division produces manuscripts and original plates for teaching materials, academic programs, physical education, and shogi (Japanese chess), and other activities.
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