Ariake Japan CoAKEJF 76 Operating Margin % is 17.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 20.26. GuruFocus rates AKEJF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.83. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ariake Japan Co ranks better than 89.75% on this metric.
Ariake Japan Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ariake Japan Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AKEJF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.44 Med: 20.26 Max: 22.53
Current: 17.6
AKEJF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 89.75% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs AKEJF: 17.60
Ariake Japan Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
Ariake Japan Co (OTCPK:AKEJF) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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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 Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Ariake Japan Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ariake Japan Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ariake Japan Co's Operating 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ariake Japan Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Ariake Japan Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ariake Japan Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ariake Japan Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Ariake Japan Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Ariake Japan Co (AKEJF) has a Operating Margin % of 17.72% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ariake Japan Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 20.26. Over the past decade, Ariake Japan Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.44 to 22.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #200 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Ariake Japan Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Ariake Japan Co's current Operating Margin % of 17.72% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 20.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.44 to a high of 22.53. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Ariake Japan Co's value of 17.72% is 236.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #200 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ariake Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ariake Japan Co's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #200 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ariake Japan Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Ariake Japan Co's value of 17.72% is 236.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ariake Japan Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.44 to 22.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.26 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Ariake Japan 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 Operating Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ariake Japan Co's current Operating Margin % of 17.72% is 236.9% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ariake Japan Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ariake Japan Co's current Operating Margin % is 17.72%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 20.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ariake Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Ariake Japan Co (AKEJF) has a current Operating Margin % of 17.72%. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.83, compared to a current price of $37.10 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.72%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 20.26 and 236.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Ariake Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ariake Japan Co (AKEJF), the current Operating Margin % is 17.72% 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 Ariake Japan Co (AKEJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ariake Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.10 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.83.
Key valuation signals for AKEJF:
Operating Margin %: 17.72% (13% below median its 10-year median of 20.26)
GF Value™: $43.83 vs. price of $37.10 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 236.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#200 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKEJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ariake Japan Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and sale of natural seasonings, marine products, as well as agricultural and livestock products. The company also provides technical guidance related to its products and manages restaurants. The products are categorized into different uses including products for instant noodle manufacturers such as soup bases; products for hotels and restaurants such as sauces and soup stock; products for food processing companies such as curries, ham, and sausages; and products for export. The company primarily operates in Japan and also owns manufacturing sites in multiple countries such as China, the U.S., Netherlands, France, and Belgium.
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