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.
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Operating Margin % Related Terms
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies 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.
MRM vs DROR, CLIK, EJH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies'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.
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Operating Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies'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.
* 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.
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM) has a Operating Margin % of -23.20% as of Jun. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies ranks #76 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies' Operating Margin % too high?
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies' current Operating Margin % is -23.20%. Based on the distribution chart, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies ranks #76 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies' Operating Margin % compare to DROR and CLIK?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies ranks #76 out of 97 companies for Operating Margin %. This places MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.55. 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 Personal Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Personal Services companies is 6.55, based on 97 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 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies's current Operating Margin % is -23.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.08, compared to a current price of $1.07 — trading 73.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -23.20%. MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM), the current Operating Margin % is -23.20% as of Jun. 2025. 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 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.07 is trading 73.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.08.
GuruFocus considers MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MRM:
Operating Margin %: -23.20%
GF Value™: $4.08 vs. price of $1.07 (73.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MRM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Business Description
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc provides health services. The company is a franchiser and operator of healthcare salons and operates in segments namely Relaxation Salon, Digital Preventative Healthcare, and Luxury Beauty Segment. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Relaxation Salon business segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from Japan.
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