Daiwa House Industry CoDWAHY +0.71%78 Operating Margin % is 16.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 8.91. GuruFocus rates DWAHY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Daiwa House Industry Co ranks worse than 54.33% on this metric.
Daiwa House Industry Co (OTCPK:DWAHY) 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.
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Daiwa House Industry Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daiwa House Industry 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.
Daiwa House Industry Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Daiwa House Industry 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.
Daiwa House Industry Co Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Daiwa House Industry Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daiwa House Industry Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Daiwa House Industry 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.
Daiwa House Industry 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.
Daiwa House Industry Co (DWAHY) has a Operating Margin % of 16.25% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Daiwa House Industry Co and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 8.91. Over the past decade, Daiwa House Industry Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.46 to 11.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiwa House Industry Co ranks #948 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Daiwa House Industry Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Daiwa House Industry Co's current Operating Margin % of 16.25% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 8.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.46 to a high of 11.03. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Daiwa House Industry Co's value of 16.25% is 23% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiwa House Industry Co ranks #948 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daiwa House Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiwa House Industry Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Daiwa House Industry Co ranks #948 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Daiwa House Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Daiwa House Industry Co's value of 16.25% is 23% above this benchmark. Historically, Daiwa House Industry Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.46 to 11.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.91 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Daiwa House Industry 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.21, based on 1,745 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. Daiwa House Industry Co's current Operating Margin % of 16.25% is 23% 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 Daiwa House Industry Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiwa House Industry Co's current Operating Margin % is 16.25%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 8.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiwa House Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa House Industry Co (DWAHY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.83, compared to a current price of $26.88 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.25%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 8.91 and 23% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Daiwa House Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Daiwa House Industry Co (DWAHY), the current Operating Margin % is 16.25% 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 Daiwa House Industry Co (DWAHY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa House Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.88 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.83.
GuruFocus considers Daiwa House Industry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DWAHY:
Operating Margin %: 16.25% (82% above median its 10-year median of 8.91)
GF Value™: $31.83 vs. price of $26.88 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23% above the Real Estate median (#948 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DWAHY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daiwa House Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the business of housing, commercial facilities, and urban development. The company operates through seven segments. The Apartment segment develops, sells, and manages condominiums, while the Business Facilities segment handles logistics, manufacturing, medical, and nursing care facilities. The Commercial Facility segment focuses on the development, construction, and management of retail spaces. The Detached Houses segment contracts and sells individual homes. The Environment Energy segment develops renewable power plants and electricity retail. The Rental Housing segment covers development, operation, and brokerage of rental housing, while Others include the resort hotel business.
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