ShimadzuSHMZF -12.54%94 Operating Margin % is 14.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 12.89. GuruFocus rates SHMZF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.50. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Shimadzu ranks better than 82.93% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Shimadzu's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $148 Mil. Shimadzu's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,021 Mil. Therefore, Shimadzu's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shimadzu's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHMZF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.83 Med: 12.89 Max: 14.9
Current: 13.14
SHMZF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 82.93% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.8
vs SHMZF: 13.14
Shimadzu's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
Shimadzu's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $148 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $483 Mil.
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.
Shimadzu Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shimadzu Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shimadzu'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.
SHMZF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Shimadzu'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.
Shimadzu Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shimadzu's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shimadzu'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.
Shimadzu'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.
Shimadzu (SHMZF) has a Operating Margin % of 14.49% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shimadzu and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 12.89. Over the past decade, Shimadzu's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.83 to 14.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Shimadzu ranks #422 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Shimadzu's Operating Margin % too high?
Shimadzu's current Operating Margin % of 14.49% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 12.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.83 to a high of 14.90. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Shimadzu's value of 14.49% is 281.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shimadzu ranks #422 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shimadzu has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimadzu's Operating Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shimadzu ranks #422 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Shimadzu in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Shimadzu's value of 14.49% is 281.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Shimadzu's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.83 to 14.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.89 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Shimadzu 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,472 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. Shimadzu's current Operating Margin % of 14.49% is 281.3% 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 Shimadzu and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shimadzu's current Operating Margin % is 14.49%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 12.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shimadzu stock overvalued right now?
Shimadzu (SHMZF) has a current Operating Margin % of 14.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.50, compared to a current price of $24.49 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.49%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 12.89 and 281.3% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Shimadzu's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Shimadzu (SHMZF), the current Operating Margin % is 14.49% 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 Shimadzu (SHMZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimadzu stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.49 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.50.
Key valuation signals for SHMZF:
Operating Margin %: 14.49% (12% above median its 10-year median of 12.89)
GF Value™: $29.50 vs. price of $24.49 (17% below fair value)
Industry Position: 281.3% above the Hardware median (#422 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHMZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shimadzu Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture of precision instruments, measuring equipment, and medical devices. The firm operates in four segments: Aviation Equipment, Industrial Equipment, Measuring Equipment, Medical Equipment, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Measuring Equipment segment, which is engaged in the provision of X-ray television (TV) systems, angiography systems, X-ray imaging systems, and others.
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