Sapporo HoldingsSOOBF +9.60%61 Operating Margin % is -1.94% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SOOBF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Sapporo Holdings ranks worse than 61.61% on this metric.
Sapporo Holdings (OTCPK:SOOBF) 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.
Sapporo Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sapporo Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sapporo Holdings'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.
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Sapporo Holdings'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.
Sapporo Holdings Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sapporo Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sapporo Holdings'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.
Sapporo Holdings'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.
Sapporo Holdings (SOOBF) has a Operating Margin % of -1.94% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sapporo Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sapporo Holdings ranks #130 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Sapporo Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Sapporo Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -1.94%. Based on the distribution chart, Sapporo Holdings ranks #130 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sapporo Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapporo Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Sapporo Holdings ranks #130 out of 211 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sapporo Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.82. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 7.82, based on 211 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. 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 Sapporo Holdings and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapporo Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -1.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapporo Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Holdings (SOOBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.76, compared to a current price of $10.66 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -1.94%. Sapporo Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Sapporo Holdings (SOOBF), the current Operating Margin % is -1.94% 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 Sapporo Holdings (SOOBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.66 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.76.
GuruFocus considers Sapporo Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOOBF:
Operating Margin %: -1.94%
GF Value™: $7.76 vs. price of $10.66 (37.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOOBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sapporo Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in producing and supplying alcoholic drinks as well as food products and related services. The company operates through three main segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food and Beverages, and Real Estate. The Alcoholic Beverages segment handles production and sales of alcoholic drinks along with restaurant operations. The Food and Beverages segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of food items and bottled water. The Real Estate segment is engaged in property leasing activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Alcoholic Beverages segment.
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