Seino Holdings CoSEOTF 89 Operating Margin % is 2.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 4.58. GuruFocus rates SEOTF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.68. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Seino Holdings Co ranks worse than 63.06% on this metric.
Seino Holdings Co (OTCPK:SEOTF) 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.
Seino Holdings Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Seino Holdings Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seino 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.
SEOTF vs ODFL, XPO, SAIA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Seino 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.
Seino Holdings Co Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Seino Holdings Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seino 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.
Seino Holdings 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.
Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF) has a Operating Margin % of 2.99% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Seino Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 4.58. Over the past decade, Seino Holdings Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.64 to 5.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Seino Holdings Co ranks #635 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is Seino Holdings Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Seino Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.99% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.64 to a high of 5.05. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Seino Holdings Co's value of 2.99% is 59.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seino Holdings Co ranks #635 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seino Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seino Holdings Co's Operating Margin % compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Seino Holdings Co ranks #635 out of 1007 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Seino Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.37. Seino Holdings Co's value of 2.99% is 59.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Seino Holdings Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.64 to 5.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.58 vs. the industry median of 7.37, Seino 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.37, 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. Seino Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.99% is 59.4% 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 Seino Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seino Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % is 2.99%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 4.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seino Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.99%. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.68, compared to a current price of $15.84 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.99%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 4.58 and 59.4% below the Transportation industry median of 7.37. Seino Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF), the current Operating Margin % is 2.99% 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 Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seino Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.84 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.68.
Key valuation signals for SEOTF:
Operating Margin %: 2.99% (35% below median its 10-year median of 4.58)
GF Value™: $18.68 vs. price of $15.84 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.4% below the Transportation median (#635 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEOTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seino Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in transportation, logistics, automobile sales, goods sales, and real estate leasing. The company operates through four segments. The Transportation Business focuses on small-lot commercial cargo such as home delivery, moving, and chartering, along with freight transport using air, rail, and sea. It also provides warehousing, air transport agency, and non-life insurance agency services. The Automobile Sales Business deals in the sales and repair of trucks, passenger cars, and auto parts. The Goods Sales Business handles fuel, paper, and other products. The Real Estate Leasing Business manages subsidiaries engaged in leasing and the effective utilization of real estate assets. It generates majority revenue from Transportation business.
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