Cosco CapitalPHS:COSCO -0.38%96 Operating Margin % is 9.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 8.47. GuruFocus rates PHS:COSCO with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱6.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Cosco Capital ranks better than 85.81% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Cosco Capital's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱5,921 Mil. Cosco Capital's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱63,141 Mil. Therefore, Cosco Capital's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.38%.
Warning Sign:
Cosco Capital Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cosco Capital's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:COSCO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.82 Med: 8.47 Max: 9.03
Current: 8.48
PHS:COSCO's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 85.81% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.275
vs PHS:COSCO: 8.48
Cosco Capital's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
Cosco Capital's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱5,921 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱22,755 Mil.
Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO) 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).
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Cosco Capital Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cosco Capital Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cosco Capital'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.
PHS:COSCO vs KR, SFM, ACI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Cosco Capital'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.
Cosco Capital Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cosco Capital's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cosco Capital'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.
Cosco Capital'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.
Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO) has a Operating Margin % of 9.38% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cosco Capital and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 8.47. Over the past decade, Cosco Capital's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.82 to 9.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosco Capital ranks #44 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Cosco Capital's Operating Margin % too high?
Cosco Capital's current Operating Margin % of 9.38% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 8.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.82 to a high of 9.03. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Cosco Capital's value of 9.38% is 186.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosco Capital ranks #44 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cosco Capital has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosco Capital's Operating Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cosco Capital ranks #44 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cosco Capital in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Cosco Capital's value of 9.38% is 186.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cosco Capital's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.82 to 9.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.47 vs. the industry median of 3.28, Cosco Capital 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.28, based on 310 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. Cosco Capital's current Operating Margin % of 9.38% is 186.4% 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 Cosco Capital 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. Cosco Capital's current Operating Margin % is 9.38%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 8.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosco Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱6.77, compared to a current price of ₱7.97 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.38%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 8.47 and 186.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.28. Cosco Capital's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 7 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 Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO), the current Operating Margin % is 9.38% 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 Cosco Capital (PHS:COSCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosco Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱7.97 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱6.77.
GuruFocus considers Cosco Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:COSCO:
Operating Margin %: 9.38% (11% above median its 10-year median of 8.47)
GF Value™: ₱6.77 vs. price of ₱7.97 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 186.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#44 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:COSCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cosco Capital Inc primary purpose from an oil and mineral exploration and development corporation into a holding company so that it may pursue other businesses as opportunity comes. The company's segment are: Grocery retail; Specialty retail Includes selling of office supplies both on wholesale and retail business; Liquor distribution Includes selling of purchased goods based on a distributorship channel; Real estate and property leasing Includes real estate activities; and Oil and mining Includes exploration, development and production of oil, gas, metallic and nonmetallic reserves . It derives maximum revenue from Grocery Retail segment which includes selling of purchased goods to a retail market.
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