Isetan Mitsukoshi HoldingsFRA:4HP -0.94%64 Operating Margin % is 15.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 620% above its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:4HP with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings ranks better than 88.48% on this metric.
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.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings'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.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings'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.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings'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.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (FRA:4HP) has a Operating Margin % of 15.76% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings and its competitors. This is 620% above median its historical median of 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings ranks #130 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 15.76% is 620% above median its 10-year median of 2.19. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings' value of 15.76% is 303.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings ranks #130 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings ranks #130 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings' value of 15.76% is 303.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 15.76% is 303.6% 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 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings 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. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 15.76%, which is 620% above median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (FRA:4HP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.21, compared to a current price of €21.00 — trading 59% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.76%, which is 620% above median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 303.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (FRA:4HP), the current Operating Margin % is 15.76% 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 Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings (FRA:4HP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.00 is trading 59% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.21.
GuruFocus considers Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4HP:
Operating Margin %: 15.76% (620% above median its 10-year median of 2.19)
GF Value™: €13.21 vs. price of €21.00 (59% above fair value)
Industry Position: 303.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#130 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4HP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the department store business. The company operates through three segments. The Credit, Finance, and Friends Association segment handles credit card services, lending, insurance agency operations, and friend association management. The Department Store segment offers a wide range of clothing, personal goods, household products, and foodstuffs. The Real Estate segment engages in leasing, tenant management, and building interiors. The Others segment covers diverse businesses, including retail, manufacturing, import/export, wholesale, logistics, human resources, information processing, media, and travel services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Department store business segment.
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