Japan Cash Machine CoFRA:JCM +0.95%75 Operating Margin % is 2.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 5.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:JCM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.66. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks better than 57.18% on this metric.
Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) 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.
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Japan Cash Machine Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Cash Machine 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.
Japan Cash Machine Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Japan Cash Machine 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 Cash Machine Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Japan Cash Machine Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Cash Machine Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Japan Cash Machine 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 Cash Machine 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 Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) has a Operating Margin % of 2.60% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Cash Machine Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 5.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #1301 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Japan Cash Machine Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Japan Cash Machine Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.60% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 5.19. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Japan Cash Machine Co's value of 2.60% is 60.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #1301 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Cash Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Cash Machine Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #1301 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Japan Cash Machine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Japan Cash Machine Co's value of 2.60% is 60.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.19 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Japan Cash Machine 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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 Cash Machine Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.60% is 60.2% 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 Cash Machine Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Cash Machine Co's current Operating Margin % is 2.60%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 5.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Cash Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.66, compared to a current price of €5.30 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.60%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 5.19 and 60.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Japan Cash Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM), the current Operating Margin % is 2.60% 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 Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Cash Machine Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.30 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.66.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JCM:
Operating Margin %: 2.60% (50% below median its 10-year median of 5.19)
GF Value™: €5.66 vs. price of €5.30 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1301 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Cash Machine Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of money-handling and amusement center machines. The company operates through four segments. Its Global gaming segment includes the trade of bill validators, recyclers, and printers for casinos and original equipment manufacturer customers. The Overseas commercial segment consists of the sale of machines to overseas financial, distribution and transportation markets. Its Domestic commercial segment comprises of marketing of bill recycler units coin dispensers and foreign currency exchange machines for domestic markets. The company's Equipment for amusement industry segment is involved in the provision of ball and medal lending machines for slot machines.
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