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DCM Holdings CoDCMJF 56 Operating Margin % is 3.10% as of Feb. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 5.80. GuruFocus rates DCMJF with a GF Score™ of 56/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,132 Retail - Cyclical companies, DCM Holdings Co ranks better than 61.4% on this metric.
DCM Holdings Co (OTCPK:DCMJF) 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.
Be Aware
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.
DCM Holdings Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
DCM Holdings Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DCM Holdings 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.
DCMJF vs HD, LOW, FND: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, DCM Holdings 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.
DCM Holdings Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DCM Holdings Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Holdings 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.
DCM Holdings Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
DCM Holdings Co (DCMJF) has a Operating Margin % of 3.10% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DCM Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 5.80. Over the past decade, DCM Holdings Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.40 to 6.89. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Holdings Co ranks #437 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is DCM Holdings Co's Operating Margin % too high?
DCM Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % of 3.10% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.40 to a high of 6.89. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. DCM Holdings Co's value of 3.10% is 20.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Holdings Co ranks #437 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DCM Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Holdings Co's Operating Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, DCM Holdings Co ranks #437 out of 1132 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts DCM Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. DCM Holdings Co's value of 3.10% is 20.6% below this benchmark. Historically, DCM Holdings Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.40 to 6.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.80 vs. the industry median of 3.91, DCM Holdings Co has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,132 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. DCM Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % of 3.10% is 20.6% below 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 DCM Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % is 3.10%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 5.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
DCM Holdings Co (DCMJF) has a current Operating Margin % of 3.10%. The current Operating Margin % is 3.10%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.80 and 20.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. DCM Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 DCM Holdings Co (DCMJF), the current Operating Margin % is 3.10% 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.
DCM Holdings Co Ltd is a Japanese holding company engaged in managing its subsidiaries that sell home improvement appliances and products. The company operates across Japan through its holdings. The majority of its stores are located on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido and the central region of Chubu. The segments of the company include DCM Homac, DCM Sanwa, DCM Kahma, and DCM Daiki, which are all various regional home center brands. Some of DCM's products include gardening products, home improvement products, home leisure products, pet products, housekeeping products, home electronic products, home furnishing products, and lighting and electronics.
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