Onward Holdings CoOKASY 76 Operating Margin % is 3.35% as of Feb. 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates OKASY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.86. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Onward Holdings Co ranks better than 54.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Onward Holdings Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OKASY'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.47 Med: 2 Max: 5.94
Current: 4.9
OKASY's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 54.17% of 1043
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs OKASY: 4.90
Onward Holdings Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Onward Holdings Co (OTCPK:OKASY) 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.
Onward Holdings Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Onward Holdings Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Onward Holdings 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.
OKASY vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Onward Holdings 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.
Onward Holdings Co Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Onward Holdings Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Onward Holdings 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.
Onward Holdings 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.
Onward Holdings Co (OKASY) has a Operating Margin % of 3.35% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Onward Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Onward Holdings Co ranks #478 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Onward Holdings Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Onward Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % of 3.35% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Onward Holdings Co's value of 3.35% is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Onward Holdings Co ranks #478 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Onward Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Onward Holdings Co's Operating Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Onward Holdings Co ranks #478 out of 1043 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Onward Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Onward Holdings Co's value of 3.35% is 17.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 4.08, Onward Holdings 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,043 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. Onward Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % of 3.35% is 17.9% 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 Onward Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Onward Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % is 3.35%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Onward Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Onward Holdings Co (OKASY) has a current Operating Margin % of 3.35%. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.86, compared to a current price of $50.00 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.35%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 17.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. Onward Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Onward Holdings Co (OKASY), the current Operating Margin % is 3.35% 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 Onward Holdings Co (OKASY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Onward Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.00 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.86.
Key valuation signals for OKASY:
Operating Margin %: 3.35% (68% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: $47.86 vs. price of $50.00 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#478 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OKASY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Onward Holdings Co Ltd manufactures and sells clothing, shoes, uniforms, bags, and other items. Women's clothing sales account for the majority of Onward's apparel revenue. The company's core brands include Nijyusanku, Kumikyoku, ICB, Jiyuku, J.Press, and Gotairiku. More than three-fourths of Onward's sales are through department stores. Remaining sales are through other retailers, directly managed stores, and e-commerce. More than three-fourths of Onward's sales are in Japan, and the majority of the company's remaining sales are in Europe. The company manufactures its products mainly in China.
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