OBIC CoFRA:OBL +2.02%87 Operating Margin % is 64.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 58.92. GuruFocus rates FRA:OBL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, OBIC Co ranks better than 99.33% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. OBIC Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €123.0 Mil. OBIC Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €191.3 Mil. Therefore, OBIC Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 64.28%.
Good Sign:
OBIC Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for OBIC Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OBL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.32 Med: 58.92 Max: 65.69
Current: 65.69
FRA:OBL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 99.33% of 2818
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.875
vs FRA:OBL: 65.69
OBIC Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
OBIC Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €123.0 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €503.5 Mil.
OBIC Co (FRA:OBL) 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.
OBIC Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
OBIC Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OBIC 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:OBL vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, OBIC 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.
OBIC Co Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, OBIC Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OBIC 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.
OBIC 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.
OBIC Co (FRA:OBL) has a Operating Margin % of 64.28% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on OBIC Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.92. Over the past decade, OBIC Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 45.32 to 65.69. According to the industry distribution chart, OBIC Co ranks #19 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is OBIC Co's Operating Margin % too high?
OBIC Co's current Operating Margin % of 64.28% is near median its 10-year median of 58.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.32 to a high of 65.69. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. OBIC Co's value of 64.28% is 1558.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OBIC Co ranks #19 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OBIC Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OBIC Co's Operating Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, OBIC Co ranks #19 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This places OBIC Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. OBIC Co's value of 64.28% is 1558.8% above this benchmark. Historically, OBIC Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 45.32 to 65.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.92 vs. the industry median of 3.88, OBIC Co 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.88, based on 2,818 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. OBIC Co's current Operating Margin % of 64.28% is 1558.8% 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 OBIC Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OBIC Co's current Operating Margin % is 64.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OBIC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OBIC Co (FRA:OBL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.27, compared to a current price of €20.20 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 64.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.92 and 1558.8% above the Software industry median of 3.88. OBIC Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 OBIC Co (FRA:OBL), the current Operating Margin % is 64.28% 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 OBIC Co (FRA:OBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OBIC Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €20.20 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.27.
GuruFocus considers OBIC Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OBL:
Operating Margin %: 64.28% (near median its 10-year median of 58.92)
GF Value™: €31.27 vs. price of €20.20 (35.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1558.8% above the Software median (#19 of 2818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Obic is one of Japan's largest enterprise resource planning service providers with a dominant share of the Japanese midsize corporate market. Obic has three main business lines: system integration, system support, and office automation, and, thus, offers one-stop construction and operation of information systems centered on its proprietary ERP suite. The company, which has a 57-year history, reported fiscal 2026 revenue of JPY 135.2 billion, with system integration contributing 40.9%, system support 52.9%, and office automation 6.2%.
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