Hokkaido Chuo Bus CoSSE:9085 -0.98%55 Operating Margin % is 11.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 258% above its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates SSE:9085 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,930.41 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 843 Travel & Leisure companies, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks worse than 53.97% on this metric.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) 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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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.
SSE:9085 vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) has a Operating Margin % of 11.11% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co and its competitors. This is 258% above median its historical median of 3.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks #455 out of 843 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.11% is 258% above median its 10-year median of 3.10. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.15. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's value of 11.11% is 36.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks #455 out of 843 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Operating Margin % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks #455 out of 843 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.15. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's value of 11.11% is 36.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.10 vs. the industry median of 8.15, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.15, based on 843 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. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.11% is 36.3% 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current Operating Margin % is 11.11%, which is 258% above median its own 10-year median of 3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,930.41, compared to a current price of 円6,040.00 — trading 53.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.11%, which is 258% above median its 10-year median of 3.10 and 36.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.15. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100. 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085), the current Operating Margin % is 11.11% 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円6,040.00 is trading 53.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,930.41.
GuruFocus considers Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSE:9085:
Operating Margin %: 11.11% (258% above median its 10-year median of 3.10)
GF Value™: 円3,930.41 vs. price of 円6,040.00 (53.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#455 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:9085 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Ltd provides general passenger and business charter travel services in Japan. It offers intercity express bus, sightseeing bus tours, city bus, and charter bus services.
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