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Higashimaru CoFSE:2058 -1.39%57 Operating Margin % is 3.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates FSE:2058 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,012.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Higashimaru Co ranks worse than 60.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Higashimaru Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:2058'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.65 Med: 1.49 Max: 3.32
Current: 3.32
FSE:2058's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 60.89% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs FSE:2058: 3.32
Higashimaru Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) 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.
Higashimaru Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Higashimaru Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Higashimaru 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.
FSE:2058 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Higashimaru 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.
Higashimaru Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Higashimaru Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Higashimaru 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.
Higashimaru 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.
Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) has a Operating Margin % of 3.56% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Higashimaru Co and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Higashimaru Co ranks #1191 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Higashimaru Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Higashimaru Co's current Operating Margin % of 3.56% is 139% above median its 10-year median of 1.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Higashimaru Co's value of 3.56% is 32.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Higashimaru Co ranks #1191 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Higashimaru Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Higashimaru Co's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Higashimaru Co ranks #1191 out of 1956 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Higashimaru Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Higashimaru Co's value of 3.56% is 32.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Higashimaru 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.30, based on 1,956 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. Higashimaru Co's current Operating Margin % of 3.56% is 32.8% 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 Higashimaru Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Higashimaru Co's current Operating Margin % is 3.56%, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Higashimaru Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,012.11, compared to a current price of 円991.00 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.56%, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 32.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.30. Higashimaru Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058), the current Operating Margin % is 3.56% 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 Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Higashimaru Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円991.00 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,012.11.
GuruFocus considers Higashimaru Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:2058:
Operating Margin %: 3.56% (139% above median its 10-year median of 1.49)
GF Value™: 円1,012.11 vs. price of 円991.00 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1191 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:2058 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Higashimaru Co Ltd produces, sells and exports food products. It has a fisheries business and food business. Its fisheries business engaged in the production and sale of yellowtail feeds and mixed feeds for various fish farms. The company offers formula feeds for fish culture and also provides instant noodles, noodle dishes, noodle soups, wheat noodles, snacks, and fruit juices, among others.
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