Minebea MitsumiFRA:MEA -0.74%86 Operating Margin % is 6.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 6.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:MEA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Minebea Mitsumi ranks better than 62.82% 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.
Minebea Mitsumi Operating Margin % Related Terms
Minebea Mitsumi Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Minebea Mitsumi'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:MEA vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Minebea Mitsumi'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.
Minebea Mitsumi Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Minebea Mitsumi's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minebea Mitsumi'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.
Minebea Mitsumi'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.
Minebea Mitsumi (FRA:MEA) has a Operating Margin % of 6.66% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Minebea Mitsumi and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.90. Over the past decade, Minebea Mitsumi's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.18 to 8.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Minebea Mitsumi ranks #919 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Minebea Mitsumi's Operating Margin % too high?
Minebea Mitsumi's current Operating Margin % of 6.66% is near median its 10-year median of 6.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.18 to a high of 8.20. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Minebea Mitsumi's value of 6.66% is 75.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minebea Mitsumi ranks #919 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Minebea Mitsumi has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minebea Mitsumi's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Minebea Mitsumi ranks #919 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Minebea Mitsumi in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Minebea Mitsumi's value of 6.66% is 75.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Minebea Mitsumi's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.18 to 8.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.90 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Minebea Mitsumi 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,472 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. Minebea Mitsumi's current Operating Margin % of 6.66% is 75.3% 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 Minebea Mitsumi and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minebea Mitsumi's current Operating Margin % is 6.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minebea Mitsumi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minebea Mitsumi (FRA:MEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.33, compared to a current price of €26.80 — trading 54.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.90 and 75.3% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Minebea Mitsumi's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Minebea Mitsumi (FRA:MEA), the current Operating Margin % is 6.66% 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 Minebea Mitsumi (FRA:MEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minebea Mitsumi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.80 is trading 54.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.33.
GuruFocus considers Minebea Mitsumi to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MEA:
Operating Margin %: 6.66% (near median its 10-year median of 6.90)
GF Value™: €17.33 vs. price of €26.80 (54.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.3% above the Hardware median (#919 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Minebea Mitsumi Inc is an electronic components company. The company operates through four segments. The Access Solutions segment handles automotive parts such as key sets, door latches, and handles, as well as industrial equipment parts. The Motor Lighting & Sensing segment offers small motors, electronic devices, optical components, sensing devices, and specialized equipment. The Precision Technologies segment focuses on ultra-precision machined parts, including bearings, pivot assemblies, and aircraft screws. The Semiconductor & Electronics segment provides semiconductor devices, optical devices, mechanical components, power supply components, and smart products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor & Electronics segment.
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