Mitsui Kinzoku CoMMSMY -7.63%72 Operating Margin % is 27.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 198% above its 10-year median of 9.18. GuruFocus rates MMSMY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.94 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 545 Conglomerates companies, Mitsui Kinzoku Co ranks better than 85.14% on this metric.
Mitsui Kinzoku Co (OTCPK:MMSMY) 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.
Mitsui Kinzoku Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Mitsui Kinzoku Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsui Kinzoku 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, Mitsui Kinzoku 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.
Mitsui Kinzoku Co Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Mitsui Kinzoku Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsui Kinzoku 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.
Mitsui Kinzoku 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.
Mitsui Kinzoku Co (MMSMY) has a Operating Margin % of 27.36% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Mitsui Kinzoku Co and its competitors. This is 198% above median its historical median of 9.18. Over the past decade, Mitsui Kinzoku Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.92 to 17.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui Kinzoku Co ranks #81 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Mitsui Kinzoku Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Mitsui Kinzoku Co's current Operating Margin % of 27.36% is 198% above median its 10-year median of 9.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 17.26. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Mitsui Kinzoku Co's value of 27.36% is 361.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui Kinzoku Co ranks #81 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsui Kinzoku Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui Kinzoku Co's Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Mitsui Kinzoku Co ranks #81 out of 545 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Mitsui Kinzoku Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Mitsui Kinzoku Co's value of 27.36% is 361.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsui Kinzoku Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.92 to 17.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.18 vs. the industry median of 5.93, Mitsui Kinzoku 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.93, based on 545 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. Mitsui Kinzoku Co's current Operating Margin % of 27.36% is 361.4% 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 Mitsui Kinzoku 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. Mitsui Kinzoku Co's current Operating Margin % is 27.36%, which is 198% above median its own 10-year median of 9.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui Kinzoku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui Kinzoku Co (MMSMY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.94, compared to a current price of $53.00 — trading 663.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 27.36%, which is 198% above median its 10-year median of 9.18 and 361.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.93. Mitsui Kinzoku Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 Mitsui Kinzoku Co (MMSMY), the current Operating Margin % is 27.36% 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 Mitsui Kinzoku Co (MMSMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui Kinzoku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.00 is trading 663.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.94.
GuruFocus considers Mitsui Kinzoku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MMSMY:
Operating Margin %: 27.36% (198% above median its 10-year median of 9.18)
GF Value™: $6.94 vs. price of $53.00 (663.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 361.4% above the Conglomerates median (#81 of 545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MMSMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsui Kinzoku Co Ltd is a Japanese company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of functional materials and electronic materials, non-ferrous metal smelting, resource development, precious metal recycling, materials-related businesses, manufacturing and sales of automotive parts, and others. The company operates in segments, namely, Engineered Materials, Metals, Business creation, Business evaluation, and other businesses.
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