Dai Nippon Printing CoDNPLY -0.79%83 Operating Margin % is 6.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 4.24. GuruFocus rates DNPLY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 545 Conglomerates companies, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks better than 53.21% on this metric.
Dai Nippon Printing Co (OTCPK:DNPLY) 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.
Dai Nippon Printing Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Dai Nippon Printing Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dai Nippon Printing 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Dai Nippon Printing 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.
Dai Nippon Printing Co Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Dai Nippon Printing Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai Nippon Printing Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Dai Nippon Printing Co Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Dai Nippon Printing 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.
Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPLY) has a Operating Margin % of 6.43% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Dai Nippon Printing Co and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 4.24. Over the past decade, Dai Nippon Printing Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.23 to 6.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #255 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Dai Nippon Printing Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Dai Nippon Printing Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.43% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 4.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.23 to a high of 6.68. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Dai Nippon Printing Co's value of 6.43% is 8.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #255 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dai Nippon Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai Nippon Printing Co's Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #255 out of 545 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Dai Nippon Printing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Dai Nippon Printing Co's value of 6.43% is 8.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dai Nippon Printing Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.23 to 6.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.24 vs. the industry median of 5.93, Dai Nippon Printing 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.93, based on 545 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. Dai Nippon Printing Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.43% is 8.4% 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai Nippon Printing Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.43%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 4.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai Nippon Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPLY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.33, compared to a current price of $8.32 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.43%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 4.24 and 8.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.93. Dai Nippon Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPLY), the current Operating Margin % is 6.43% 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Printing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.32 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.33.
GuruFocus considers Dai Nippon Printing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DNPLY:
Operating Margin %: 6.43% (52% above median its 10-year median of 4.24)
GF Value™: $8.33 vs. price of $8.32 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.4% above the Conglomerates median (#255 of 545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DNPLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd operates in various business areas using its printing and information technologies. The company operates in the following segments: Life & Healthcare, Electronics, and Smart Communication. Its key revenue is derived from the Smart Communication segment, which includes the imaging communication business, focusing on photo printing, the Information Security business, providing business process outsourcing (BPO) and smart card services, and content & XR communication. The Life & Healthcare segment includes its mobility and industrial high-performance materials business, bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical packaging, and the packaging, living spaces, and beverages businesses. Electronics focuses on functional films, display components, and others.
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