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Kawase Computer Supplies Co (FSE:7851) 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.
Kawase Computer Supplies Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kawase Computer Supplies Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Kawase Computer Supplies Co Operating Margin % Chart
FSE:7851 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Kawase Computer Supplies 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.
Kawase Computer Supplies Co Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kawase Computer Supplies Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawase Computer Supplies Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kawase Computer Supplies 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.
Kawase Computer Supplies 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.
Kawase Computer Supplies Co (FSE:7851) has a Operating Margin % of -0.25% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kawase Computer Supplies Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawase Computer Supplies Co ranks #760 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Kawase Computer Supplies Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Kawase Computer Supplies Co's current Operating Margin % is -0.25%. Based on the distribution chart, Kawase Computer Supplies Co ranks #760 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawase Computer Supplies Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawase Computer Supplies Co's Operating Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kawase Computer Supplies Co ranks #760 out of 1069 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kawase Computer Supplies Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.36. 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.36, based on 1,069 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. 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 Kawase Computer Supplies Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's current Operating Margin % is -0.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawase Computer Supplies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawase Computer Supplies Co (FSE:7851) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円248.49, compared to a current price of 円185.00 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -0.25%. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Kawase Computer Supplies Co (FSE:7851), the current Operating Margin % is -0.25% 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 Kawase Computer Supplies Co (FSE:7851) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawase Computer Supplies Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円185.00 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円248.49.
GuruFocus considers Kawase Computer Supplies Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:7851:
Operating Margin %: -0.25%
GF Value™: 円248.49 vs. price of 円185.00 (25.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:7851 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawase Computer Supplies Co Ltd provides comprehensive Business Process Outsourcing service through print communication. It's business include data printing service, variable printing, cloud information processing, business form, web to print solution. It provides information processing products and services in Japan. It also offers business forms and paper products for computers as well as sells office equipment and related ancillary services.
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