Kirin Holdings CoFRA:KIR -0.10%76 Operating Margin % is 6.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 6.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:KIR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Kirin Holdings Co ranks better than 52.13% on this metric.
Kirin Holdings Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kirin Holdings Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KIR'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.74 Med: 6.44 Max: 11.32
Current: 8.87
FRA:KIR's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 52.13% of 211
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 7.82
vs FRA:KIR: 8.87
Kirin Holdings Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) 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.
Kirin Holdings Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kirin Holdings Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirin Holdings 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:KIR vs STZ, TAP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Kirin Holdings 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.
Kirin Holdings Co Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kirin Holdings Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirin Holdings 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.
Kirin Holdings 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.
Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) has a Operating Margin % of 6.92% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kirin Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.44. Over the past decade, Kirin Holdings Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.74 to 11.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #101 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Kirin Holdings Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Kirin Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.92% is near median its 10-year median of 6.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.74 to a high of 11.32. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Operating Margin % is 7.82. Kirin Holdings Co's value of 6.92% is 11.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #101 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kirin Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirin Holdings Co's Operating Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #101 out of 211 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Kirin Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.82. Kirin Holdings Co's value of 6.92% is 11.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Kirin Holdings Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.74 to 11.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.44 vs. the industry median of 7.82, Kirin Holdings 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.82, based on 211 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. Kirin Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.92% is 11.5% 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 Kirin Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirin Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.92%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirin Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.02, compared to a current price of €14.88 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.92%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.44 and 11.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 7.82. Kirin Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 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 Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR), the current Operating Margin % is 6.92% 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 Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirin Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.88 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.02.
GuruFocus considers Kirin Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KIR:
Operating Margin %: 6.92% (near median its 10-year median of 6.44)
GF Value™: €13.02 vs. price of €14.88 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#101 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kirin is the second-largest brewer in Japan with a 28% market share. It holds a top share in the happoshu (low-malt beer) and new genre (no-malt beer) categories. Apart from beer, it also operates a wide range of alcoholic and soft beverage products in Japan. It has made several acquisitions, including Lion Nathan and National Foods in Australia, the second-largest Brazilian brewer Schincariol and Myanmar's biggest brewer over the past decade. It sold the businesses in Brazil and Myanmar in 2017 and 2023, respectively. In 2023, the company made a tender offer to bring Fancl on as a wholly owned subsidiary. Its revenue accounts for roughly 5% of Kirin's total sales. Its overseas business, which includes alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, represents about 40% of the group's revenue.
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