Itochu Enex CoITENF 54 Operating Margin % is 2.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 2.41. GuruFocus rates ITENF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.52. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Conglomerates companies, Itochu Enex Co ranks worse than 68.38% on this metric.
Itochu Enex Co (OTCPK:ITENF) 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.
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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.
Itochu Enex Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Itochu Enex Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Itochu Enex 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Itochu Enex 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.
Itochu Enex Co Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Itochu Enex Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Itochu Enex 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.
Itochu Enex 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.
Itochu Enex Co (ITENF) has a Operating Margin % of 2.85% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Itochu Enex Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 2.41. Over the past decade, Itochu Enex Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.80 to 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Itochu Enex Co ranks #372 out of 544 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Itochu Enex Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Itochu Enex Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.85% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 2.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 3.00. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Itochu Enex Co's value of 2.85% is 51.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Itochu Enex Co ranks #372 out of 544 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Itochu Enex Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Itochu Enex Co's Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Itochu Enex Co ranks #372 out of 544 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Itochu Enex Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Itochu Enex Co's value of 2.85% is 51.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Itochu Enex Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.80 to 3.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.41 vs. the industry median of 5.93, Itochu Enex 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.93, based on 544 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. Itochu Enex Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.85% is 51.9% 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 Itochu Enex Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Itochu Enex Co's current Operating Margin % is 2.85%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Itochu Enex Co stock overvalued right now?
Itochu Enex Co (ITENF) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.85%. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.52, compared to a current price of $15.15 — trading 44% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.85%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 2.41 and 51.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.93. Itochu Enex Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Itochu Enex Co (ITENF), the current Operating Margin % is 2.85% 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 Itochu Enex Co (ITENF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itochu Enex Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.15 is trading 44% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.52.
Key valuation signals for ITENF:
Operating Margin %: 2.85% (18% above median its 10-year median of 2.41)
GF Value™: $10.52 vs. price of $15.15 (44% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.9% below the Conglomerates median (#372 of 544)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ITENF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Itochu Enex Co Ltd is a Japan-based energy provider that operates through a host of businesses. The company's operations are divided into the following segments: home-life, power and utility, car-life, and energy trade. Through these businesses, Itochu supplies its customer base in Japan with LP gas and town gas for homes and businesses. The company also sells a range of automotive fuels through its car-life stations. Alongside the car-life stations, under the car-life Division, Itochu Enex houses a car dealer and credit card business. Through separate divisions, the company operates electric-power-related and heat-supply businesses, along with selling a variety of petroleum products for industrial and marine use.
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