Ichibanya CoNGO:7630 75 Operating Margin % is 5.59% as of Feb. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 8.09. GuruFocus rates NGO:7630 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,169.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Ichibanya Co ranks better than 67.12% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Ichibanya Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円953 Mil. Ichibanya Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円17,038 Mil. Therefore, Ichibanya Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.59%.
Good Sign:
Ichibanya Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ichibanya Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:7630'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.78 Med: 8.09 Max: 10.11
Current: 7.21
NGO:7630's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 67.12% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.26
vs NGO:7630: 7.21
Ichibanya Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
Ichibanya Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円953 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,723 Mil.
Ichibanya Co (NGO:7630) 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.
Ichibanya Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ichibanya Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ichibanya 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.
NGO:7630 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Ichibanya 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.
Ichibanya Co Operating Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ichibanya Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ichibanya 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.
Ichibanya 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.
Ichibanya Co (NGO:7630) has a Operating Margin % of 5.59% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ichibanya Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 8.09. Over the past decade, Ichibanya Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.78 to 10.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Ichibanya Co ranks #120 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Ichibanya Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Ichibanya Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.59% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 8.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.78 to a high of 10.11. The Restaurants industry median Operating Margin % is 4.26. Ichibanya Co's value of 5.59% is 31.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ichibanya Co ranks #120 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ichibanya Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ichibanya Co's Operating Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ichibanya Co ranks #120 out of 365 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Ichibanya Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.26. Ichibanya Co's value of 5.59% is 31.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ichibanya Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.78 to 10.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.09 vs. the industry median of 4.26, Ichibanya 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 Restaurants company?
The median Operating Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.26, based on 365 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. Ichibanya Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.59% is 31.2% 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 Ichibanya Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ichibanya Co's current Operating Margin % is 5.59%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 8.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ichibanya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ichibanya Co (NGO:7630) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,169.88, compared to a current price of 円841.00 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.59%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 8.09 and 31.2% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.26. Ichibanya Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Ichibanya Co (NGO:7630), the current Operating Margin % is 5.59% 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.
Is Ichibanya Co (NGO:7630) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ichibanya Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円841.00 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,169.88.
GuruFocus considers Ichibanya Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:7630:
Operating Margin %: 5.59% (31% below median its 10-year median of 8.09)
GF Value™: 円1,169.88 vs. price of 円841.00 (28.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.2% above the Restaurants median (#120 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:7630 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ichibanya Co Ltd owns, operates, and franchises CoCo Ichibanya and other restaurants, mainly in Japan. Nearly all Ichibanya's restaurants operate under the brand name CoCo Ichibanya, which specializes in curry dishes in Asian countries and the United States. Other restaurant brands that Ichibanya operates and franchises in Japan include Pasta de CoCo, Menya CoCo Ichi, and Nikkui Tei. majority of the company's revenue is generated in Japan. The group consists of a single segment: the food and beverage business and its related services.
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