Media Research InstituteFSE:9242 74 Operating Margin % is 53.36% as of Jan. 2026, which is 152% above its 10-year median of 21.21. GuruFocus rates FSE:9242 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,016.50. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Media Research Institute ranks better than 85.42% on this metric.
Media Research Institute Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Research Institute's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:9242'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.42 Med: 21.21 Max: 26.57
Current: 19.1
FSE:9242's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 85.42% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.33
vs FSE:9242: 19.10
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) 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.
Media Research Institute Operating Margin % Related Terms
Media Research Institute 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.
FSE:9242 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Media Research Institute'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.
Media Research Institute Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Media Research Institute's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Research Institute's Operating Margin % falls into.
Media Research Institute 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.
Media Research Institute's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a Operating Margin % of 53.36% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Media Research Institute and its competitors. This is 152% above median its historical median of 21.21. Over the past decade, Media Research Institute's Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.42 to 26.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #156 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Media Research Institute's Operating Margin % too high?
Media Research Institute's current Operating Margin % of 53.36% is 152% above median its 10-year median of 21.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.42 to a high of 26.57. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Media Research Institute's value of 53.36% is 743% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #156 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Media Research Institute has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Research Institute's Operating Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Media Research Institute ranks #156 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Media Research Institute in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Media Research Institute's value of 53.36% is 743% above this benchmark. Historically, Media Research Institute's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.42 to 26.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.21 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Media Research Institute 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 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. Media Research Institute's current Operating Margin % of 53.36% is 743% 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 Media Research Institute and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Research Institute's current Operating Margin % is 53.36%, which is 152% above median its own 10-year median of 21.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Research Institute stock overvalued right now?
Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) has a current Operating Margin % of 53.36%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,016.50, compared to a current price of 円1,530.00 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 53.36%, which is 152% above median its 10-year median of 21.21 and 743% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Media Research Institute's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Media Research Institute (FSE:9242), the current Operating Margin % is 53.36% as of Jan. 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 Media Research Institute (FSE:9242) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Research Institute stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,530.00 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,016.50.
Key valuation signals for FSE:9242:
Operating Margin %: 53.36% (152% above median its 10-year median of 21.21)
GF Value™: 円2,016.50 vs. price of 円1,530.00 (24.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 743% above the Business Services median (#156 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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