Japan Asia Investment CoFRA:JAN +0.75%31 Operating Margin % is 16.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 6.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:JAN with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 654 Asset Management companies, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks worse than 74.16% on this metric.
Japan Asia Investment Co (FRA:JAN) 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.
Japan Asia Investment Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Japan Asia Investment 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.
FRA:JAN vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Japan Asia Investment 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 Asia Investment Co Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Asia Investment Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Asia Investment Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Japan Asia Investment 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.
Japan Asia Investment 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 Asia Investment Co (FRA:JAN) has a Operating Margin % of 16.34% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Asia Investment Co and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 6.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #485 out of 654 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Japan Asia Investment Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Japan Asia Investment Co's current Operating Margin % of 16.34% is 150% above median its 10-year median of 6.54. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 17.18. Japan Asia Investment Co's value of 16.34% is 4.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #485 out of 654 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Asia Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Asia Investment Co's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Japan Asia Investment Co ranks #485 out of 654 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Japan Asia Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.18. Japan Asia Investment Co's value of 16.34% is 4.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.54 vs. the industry median of 17.18, Japan Asia Investment 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 Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 17.18, based on 654 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 Asia Investment Co's current Operating Margin % of 16.34% is 4.9% 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 Asia Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Asia Investment Co's current Operating Margin % is 16.34%, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 6.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Asia Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Asia Investment Co (FRA:JAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.72, compared to a current price of €0.67 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.34%, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 6.54 and 4.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 17.18. Japan Asia Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Japan Asia Investment Co (FRA:JAN), the current Operating Margin % is 16.34% 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 Asia Investment Co (FRA:JAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Asia Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.67 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.72.
GuruFocus considers Japan Asia Investment Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JAN:
Operating Margin %: 16.34% (150% above median its 10-year median of 6.54)
GF Value™: €0.72 vs. price of €0.67 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.9% below the Asset Management median (#485 of 654)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Asia Investment Co Ltd (JAIC) provides growth capital to venture companies and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The company provides various support to achieve growth strategies of the company by utilizing JAIC's resources in Japan and elsewhere in Asia.
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