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Chubu Suisan CoNGO:8145 63 Operating Margin % is 1.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates NGO:8145 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,764.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Chubu Suisan Co ranks worse than 73.63% on this metric.
Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) 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.
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Chubu Suisan Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chubu Suisan 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:8145 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Chubu Suisan 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.
Chubu Suisan Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chubu Suisan Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chubu Suisan 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.
Chubu Suisan 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.
Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) has a Operating Margin % of 1.08% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chubu Suisan Co and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 0.58. Over the past decade, Chubu Suisan Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.24 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #229 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Chubu Suisan Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Chubu Suisan Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.08% is 86% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 1.19. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Chubu Suisan Co's value of 1.08% is 67.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #229 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chubu Suisan Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chubu Suisan Co's Operating Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #229 out of 311 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Chubu Suisan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Chubu Suisan Co's value of 1.08% is 67.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Chubu Suisan Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.24 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 3.28, Chubu Suisan 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.28, based on 311 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. Chubu Suisan Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.08% is 67.1% 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 Chubu Suisan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chubu Suisan Co's current Operating Margin % is 1.08%, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chubu Suisan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,764.79, compared to a current price of 円3,495.00 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.08%, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 67.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.28. Chubu Suisan Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145), the current Operating Margin % is 1.08% 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 Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Suisan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,495.00 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,764.79.
GuruFocus considers Chubu Suisan Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:8145:
Operating Margin %: 1.08% (86% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: 円2,764.79 vs. price of 円3,495.00 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#229 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:8145 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chubu Suisan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the wholesale of fish and marine products. It offers fresh, frozen, and processed fish. It is also involved in manufacturing feed and fish meal, and real estate leasing activities, as well as providing refrigerated warehousing services.
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