Electric Power Development CoEDRWY 53 Operating Margin % is 4.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 8.97. GuruFocus rates EDRWY with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.20. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Electric Power Development Co ranks worse than 56.83% on this metric.
Electric Power Development Co (OTCPK:EDRWY) 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.
Electric Power Development Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Electric Power Development Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Electric Power Development Co Operating Margin % Chart
Electric Power Development Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Electric Power Development 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.
Electric Power Development Co Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Electric Power Development Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electric Power Development Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Electric Power Development 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.
* 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.
Electric Power Development Co (EDRWY) has a Operating Margin % of 4.01% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Electric Power Development Co and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 8.97. Over the past decade, Electric Power Development Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.02 to 12.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Electric Power Development Co ranks #237 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Electric Power Development Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Electric Power Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 4.01% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 8.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.02 to a high of 12.19. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.27. Electric Power Development Co's value of 4.01% is 69.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electric Power Development Co ranks #237 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Electric Power Development Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electric Power Development Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Electric Power Development Co ranks #237 out of 417 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Electric Power Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.27. Electric Power Development Co's value of 4.01% is 69.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Electric Power Development Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.02 to 12.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.97 vs. the industry median of 13.27, Electric Power Development 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.27, based on 417 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. Electric Power Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 4.01% is 69.8% 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 Electric Power Development Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electric Power Development Co's current Operating Margin % is 4.01%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 8.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electric Power Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Electric Power Development Co (EDRWY) has a current Operating Margin % of 4.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.20, compared to a current price of $24.95 — trading 54% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.01%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 8.97 and 69.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.27. Electric Power Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Electric Power Development Co (EDRWY), the current Operating Margin % is 4.01% 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 Electric Power Development Co (EDRWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electric Power Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.95 is trading 54% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.20.
Key valuation signals for EDRWY:
Operating Margin %: 4.01% (55% below median its 10-year median of 8.97)
GF Value™: $16.20 vs. price of $24.95 (54% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#237 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EDRWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Electric Power Development Co Business Description
Electric Power Development Co Ltd is a Japanese electric utility company involved in the generation, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of energy. The company operates through four segments. The Power Generation segment covers hydro, thermal, and wind power generation, along with maintenance, operation, and electricity sales. The Power Transmission and Transformation segment focuses on grid and network operations. Electricity-related Businesses support generation and transmission activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations. The Overseas Business engages in power generation and related services abroad. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Power Generation Business segment.
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