Shizuoka Gas CoFRA:1KS -1.53%67 Operating Margin % is 2.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 5.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:1KS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Shizuoka Gas Co ranks worse than 71.94% on this metric.
Shizuoka Gas Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shizuoka Gas Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1KS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.4 Med: 5.59 Max: 9.42
Current: 7.4
FRA:1KS's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 71.94% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.97
vs FRA:1KS: 7.40
Shizuoka Gas Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
Shizuoka Gas Co (FRA:1KS) 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.
Shizuoka Gas Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shizuoka Gas Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shizuoka Gas 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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Shizuoka Gas 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.
Shizuoka Gas Co Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Shizuoka Gas Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shizuoka Gas 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.
Shizuoka Gas Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Shizuoka Gas Co (FRA:1KS) has a Operating Margin % of 2.29% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shizuoka Gas Co and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 5.59. Over the past decade, Shizuoka Gas Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.40 to 9.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Shizuoka Gas Co ranks #359 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Shizuoka Gas Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Shizuoka Gas Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.29% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 5.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.40 to a high of 9.42. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Shizuoka Gas Co's value of 2.29% is 84.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shizuoka Gas Co ranks #359 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shizuoka Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shizuoka Gas Co's Operating Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Shizuoka Gas Co ranks #359 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Shizuoka Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Shizuoka Gas Co's value of 2.29% is 84.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Shizuoka Gas Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.40 to 9.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.59 vs. the industry median of 14.97, Shizuoka Gas 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 - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.97, based on 499 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. Shizuoka Gas Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.29% is 84.7% 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 Shizuoka Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shizuoka Gas Co's current Operating Margin % is 2.29%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 5.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shizuoka Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shizuoka Gas Co (FRA:1KS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.35, compared to a current price of €6.45 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.29%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 5.59 and 84.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. Shizuoka Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Shizuoka Gas Co (FRA:1KS), the current Operating Margin % is 2.29% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Shizuoka Gas Co (FRA:1KS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shizuoka Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.45 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.35.
GuruFocus considers Shizuoka Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1KS:
Operating Margin %: 2.29% (59% below median its 10-year median of 5.59)
GF Value™: €5.35 vs. price of €6.45 (20.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#359 of 499)
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