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MERF's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,778 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,895 Mil.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. MERF's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,778 Mil. MERF's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円24,493 Mil. Therefore, MERF's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.26%.
Warning Sign:
MERF Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -35.8%.
Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.
MERF's annualizedROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 19.86%.
MERF's annualizedROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 35.12%.
* 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.
4. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.
Be Aware
Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
MERF Operating Income Related Terms
MERF Operating Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MERF's Operating Income 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.
Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.
Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円3,895 Mil.
* 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.
MERF (TSE:3168) has a Operating Income of 円3,895 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on MERF and its competitors.
Is MERF's Operating Income too high?
MERF's current Operating Income is 円3,895 Mil. Overall, MERF has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MERF's Operating Income compare to competitors?
MERF's Operating Income of 円3,895 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Income for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Operating Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on MERF and its competitors. MERF's current Operating Income is 円3,895 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MERF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF (TSE:3168) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円582.22, compared to a current price of 円1,551.00 — trading 166.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is 円3,895 Mil. MERF's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MERF (TSE:3168), the current Operating Income is 円3,895 Mil as of Feb. 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 MERF (TSE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MERF stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,551.00 is trading 166.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円582.22.
GuruFocus considers MERF to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3168:
Operating Income: 円3,895 Mil
GF Value™: 円582.22 vs. price of 円1,551.00 (166.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MERF Inc is engaged in recycling non-ferrous metals, focusing on copper and copper alloys. Its business activities are divided into two main segments: the Ingot Business, which involves the manufacturing of copper alloy ingots, and the Metal Recycling Raw Materials Business, which is engaged in metal recycling. It is also involved in the manufacturing and selling of art and craft products segment.
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