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Micware CoMWC +3.97%20 Operating Margin % is 13.57% as of Feb. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 10.80. GuruFocus rates MWC with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, Micware Co ranks better than 79.44% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Micware Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $10.2 Mil. Micware Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $75.0 Mil. Therefore, Micware Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 13.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Micware Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MWC'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.23 Med: 10.8 Max: 10.8
Current: 10.72
MWC's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 79.44% of 1323
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 5.01
vs MWC: 10.72
Micware Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Micware Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $10.2 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $15.5 Mil.
Micware Co (NAS:MWC) 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.
Micware Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Micware Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Micware 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.
Micware Co Operating Margin % Chart
Micware Co Annual Data
Trend
Feb24
Feb25
Feb26
Operating Margin %
10.80
10.23
10.80
Micware Co Semi-Annual Data
Feb24
Aug24
Feb25
Aug25
Feb26
Operating Margin %
0.00
10.82
9.74
7.65
13.57
MWC vs CAAS, INVZ, MKDW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Micware 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.
Micware Co Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Micware Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Micware 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.
Micware Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
Micware Co (MWC) has a Operating Margin % of 13.57% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Micware Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 10.80. Over the past decade, Micware Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.23 to 10.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Micware Co ranks #272 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Micware Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Micware Co's current Operating Margin % of 13.57% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 10.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.23 to a high of 10.80. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 5.01. Micware Co's value of 13.57% is 170.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Micware Co ranks #272 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Micware Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Micware Co's Operating Margin % compare to CAAS and INVZ?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Micware Co ranks #272 out of 1323 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Micware Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.01. Micware Co's value of 13.57% is 170.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Micware Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.23 to 10.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.80 vs. the industry median of 5.01, Micware 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.01, based on 1,323 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. Micware Co's current Operating Margin % of 13.57% is 170.9% 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 Micware Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Micware Co's current Operating Margin % is 13.57%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 10.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Micware Co stock overvalued right now?
Micware Co (MWC) has a current Operating Margin % of 13.57%. The current Operating Margin % is 13.57%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 10.80 and 170.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.01. Micware Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Micware Co (MWC), the current Operating Margin % is 13.57% as of Feb. 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.
Micware Co Ltd is a Japan-based holding company that provides software development services and inventive information technology (IT) solutions mainly focused on the automotive and mobility sectors. Its main focus is the development and sale of in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems that cover a broad range of modern car functionality from multimedia to navigation, human-machine interface, telematics, and driver assistance. The group also engaged in the development of navigation software and location information-based smartphone applications. The Company operates its business units in the three operating segments: Software Defined Vehicles (SDV), Location-Based Services (LBS), and Other. The Company operates principally in Japan. All material revenue of the Company is derived from Japan.
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