Japan Airlines CoFRA:JALA +1.38%80 Operating Margin % is 6.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.84. GuruFocus rates FRA:JALA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.30. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Japan Airlines Co ranks better than 61.07% on this metric.
Japan Airlines Co (FRA:JALA) 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.
Japan Airlines Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Japan Airlines Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Airlines 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.
FRA:JALA vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Japan Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines Co Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Airlines Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines Co (FRA:JALA) has a Operating Margin % of 6.62% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #392 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Japan Airlines Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Japan Airlines Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.62% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.84. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Japan Airlines Co's value of 6.62% is 10.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #392 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Airlines Co's Operating Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #392 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Japan Airlines Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Japan Airlines Co's value of 6.62% is 10.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.84 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Japan Airlines 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 a Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.36, based on 1,007 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. Japan Airlines Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.62% is 10.1% 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 Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Airlines Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.62%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Airlines Co (FRA:JALA) has a current Operating Margin % of 6.62%. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.30, compared to a current price of €7.35 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.62%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.84 and 10.1% below the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Japan Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Japan Airlines Co (FRA:JALA), the current Operating Margin % is 6.62% 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 Japan Airlines Co (FRA:JALA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.35 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.30.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JALA:
Operating Margin %: 6.62% (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.84)
GF Value™: €8.30 vs. price of €7.35 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.1% below the Transportation median (#392 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JALA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Airlines Co Ltd is an international air transport services company. It offers scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services and aerial work services. The company operates large aircraft, medium-sized aircraft, small aircraft, and regional jets. The company is also engaged in the travel planning and sales business, which covers travel planning and sales, baggage delivery, system development and operation, ticketing systems for the travel industry, and credit card services related to air travel.
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