Nippon Express HoldingsNPEHF -7.39%46 Operating Margin % is 2.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.32. GuruFocus rates NPEHF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.31. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Nippon Express Holdings ranks worse than 75.27% on this metric.
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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Nippon Express Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Express Holdings'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.
NPEHF vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Nippon Express Holdings'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.
Nippon Express Holdings Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Express Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Express Holdings'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.
Nippon Express Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Nippon Express Holdings (NPEHF) has a Operating Margin % of 2.53% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Express Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.32. Over the past decade, Nippon Express Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.82 to 5.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Express Holdings ranks #758 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Nippon Express Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Nippon Express Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 2.53% is near median its 10-year median of 2.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.82 to a high of 5.92. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Nippon Express Holdings' value of 2.53% is 65.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Express Holdings ranks #758 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Express Holdings has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Express Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Nippon Express Holdings ranks #758 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Nippon Express Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Nippon Express Holdings' value of 2.53% is 65.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Express Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.82 to 5.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.32 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Nippon Express Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.36, based on 1,007 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. Nippon Express Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 2.53% is 65.6% 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 Nippon Express Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Express Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 2.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Express Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Express Holdings (NPEHF) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.53%. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.31, compared to a current price of $20.31 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.32 and 65.6% below the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Nippon Express Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Nippon Express Holdings (NPEHF), the current Operating Margin % is 2.53% 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 Nippon Express Holdings (NPEHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Express Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.31 is trading 65% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.31.
Key valuation signals for NPEHF:
Operating Margin %: 2.53% (near median its 10-year median of 2.32)
GF Value™: $12.31 vs. price of $20.31 (65% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% below the Transportation median (#758 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPEHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Express Holdings Inc is engaged in the logistics business through five reportable segments: Japan, Americas, Europe, East Asia, and South Asia/Oceania. The company provides a wide range of logistics services, including railway, air, marine, and truck transportation, as well as warehousing, distribution, processing, and moving services. In addition to its core logistics operations, the group is also involved in security transport, heavy haulage and construction, and logistics support businesses, which include real estate, oil sales, and related services.
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