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Nisshin Seifun GroupNSFMF 82 Operating Margin % is 4.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 4.78. GuruFocus rates NSFMF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.16. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nisshin Seifun Group ranks better than 50.18% on this metric.
Nisshin Seifun Group (OTCPK:NSFMF) 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.
Nisshin Seifun Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Nisshin Seifun Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nisshin Seifun Group'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nisshin Seifun Group'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.
Nisshin Seifun Group Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nisshin Seifun Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nisshin Seifun Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Nisshin Seifun Group Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Nisshin Seifun Group'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.
Nisshin Seifun Group (NSFMF) has a Operating Margin % of 4.35% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Nisshin Seifun Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.78. Over the past decade, Nisshin Seifun Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.00 to 5.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Nisshin Seifun Group ranks #974 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Nisshin Seifun Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Nisshin Seifun Group's current Operating Margin % of 4.35% is near median its 10-year median of 4.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 5.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.35. Nisshin Seifun Group's value of 4.35% is 18.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nisshin Seifun Group ranks #974 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nisshin Seifun Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nisshin Seifun Group's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nisshin Seifun Group ranks #974 out of 1955 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Nisshin Seifun Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.35. Nisshin Seifun Group's value of 4.35% is 18.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Nisshin Seifun Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.00 to 5.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.78 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Nisshin Seifun Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.35, based on 1,955 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. Nisshin Seifun Group's current Operating Margin % of 4.35% is 18.7% 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 Nisshin Seifun Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nisshin Seifun Group's current Operating Margin % is 4.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nisshin Seifun Group stock overvalued right now?
Nisshin Seifun Group (NSFMF) has a current Operating Margin % of 4.35%. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.16, compared to a current price of $11.50 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.78 and 18.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.35. Nisshin Seifun Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Nisshin Seifun Group (NSFMF), the current Operating Margin % is 4.35% 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 Nisshin Seifun Group (NSFMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nisshin Seifun Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.50 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.16.
Key valuation signals for NSFMF:
Operating Margin %: 4.35% (near median its 10-year median of 4.78)
GF Value™: $11.16 vs. price of $11.50 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#974 of 1955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSFMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nisshin Seifun Group Inc is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the flour milling business, food business, and prepared meals and prepared foods business. The company operates through four segments. The Flour Milling segment covers flour, bran, and related products. The Food segment includes premixes, household flour, pasta, sauces, frozen foods, baking ingredients, biochemical products, health foods, and drug discovery support. The Ready-made Meals segment provides cooked foods such as bento boxes, side dishes, and noodles. The Others segment includes engineering, cargo handling, storage, and other non-core businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Flour Milling segment.
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