Sakata SeedSKSDF 95 Operating Margin % is 9.84% as of Nov. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 12.46. GuruFocus rates SKSDF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.18. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sakata Seed ranks better than 79.4% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Sakata Seed's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $15.7 Mil. Sakata Seed's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $159.5 Mil. Therefore, Sakata Seed's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 9.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sakata Seed's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SKSDF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.84 Med: 12.46 Max: 15.31
Current: 12.71
SKSDF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 79.4% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs SKSDF: 12.71
Sakata Seed's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.
Sakata Seed's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $15.7 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $84.3 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.
Sakata Seed Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sakata Seed Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sakata Seed'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.
SKSDF vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Sakata Seed'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.
Sakata Seed Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sakata Seed's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sakata Seed'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.
Sakata Seed's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 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.
Sakata Seed (SKSDF) has a Operating Margin % of 9.84% as of Nov. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sakata Seed and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 12.46. Over the past decade, Sakata Seed's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.84 to 15.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Sakata Seed ranks #402 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Sakata Seed's Operating Margin % too high?
Sakata Seed's current Operating Margin % of 9.84% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 12.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.84 to a high of 15.31. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Sakata Seed's value of 9.84% is 87.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sakata Seed ranks #402 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sakata Seed has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakata Seed's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sakata Seed ranks #402 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sakata Seed in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Sakata Seed's value of 9.84% is 87.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sakata Seed's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.84 to 15.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.46 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Sakata Seed 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Sakata Seed's current Operating Margin % of 9.84% is 87.1% 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 Sakata Seed and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sakata Seed's current Operating Margin % is 9.84%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 12.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakata Seed stock overvalued right now?
Sakata Seed (SKSDF) has a current Operating Margin % of 9.84%. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.18, compared to a current price of $25.25 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.84%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 12.46 and 87.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Sakata Seed's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 Sakata Seed (SKSDF), the current Operating Margin % is 9.84% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Sakata Seed (SKSDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakata Seed stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.25 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.18.
Key valuation signals for SKSDF:
Operating Margin %: 9.84% (21% below median its 10-year median of 12.46)
GF Value™: $26.18 vs. price of $25.25 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#402 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SKSDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sakata Seed Corporation produces and sells multiple flower and vegetable seeds and various gardening materials. The company has locations all over the globe and sells the seeds to distributors and other producers. Gardening materials may be sold through home improvement retailers, mail-order sales, and garden shops. Additionally, Sakata Seed provides miscellaneous activities, such as landscaping, temporary staffing, and other activities associated with cultivating land. It invests in research and development to monitor breeding and develop new seed varieties and has enhanced revenue by entering into contracts to construct greenhouse and agricultural facilities.
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