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Hokuryo CoTSE:1384 -0.20%70 Operating Margin % is 21.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 8.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:1384 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,469.92 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hokuryo Co ranks better than 93.09% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Hokuryo Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,450 Mil. Hokuryo Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11,565 Mil. Therefore, Hokuryo Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.18%.
Good Sign:
Hokuryo Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hokuryo Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1384'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 8.47 Max: 21.51
Current: 21.51
TSE:1384's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 93.09% of 1953
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs TSE:1384: 21.51
Hokuryo Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 48.40% per year.
Hokuryo Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,450 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,970 Mil.
Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) 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.
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.
Hokuryo Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hokuryo Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokuryo 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.
TSE:1384 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Hokuryo 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.
Hokuryo Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hokuryo Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokuryo 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.
Hokuryo 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.
Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) has a Operating Margin % of 21.18% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hokuryo Co and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 8.47. Over the past decade, Hokuryo Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 21.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #135 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Hokuryo Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Hokuryo Co's current Operating Margin % of 21.18% is 150% above median its 10-year median of 8.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 21.51. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Hokuryo Co's value of 21.18% is 299.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #135 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hokuryo Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuryo Co's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #135 out of 1953 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hokuryo Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Hokuryo Co's value of 21.18% is 299.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hokuryo Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 21.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.47 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Hokuryo 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.30, based on 1,953 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. Hokuryo Co's current Operating Margin % of 21.18% is 299.6% 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 Hokuryo Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuryo Co's current Operating Margin % is 21.18%, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 8.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,469.92, compared to a current price of 円2,036.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 21.18%, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 8.47 and 299.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.30. Hokuryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384), the current Operating Margin % is 21.18% 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,036.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,469.92.
GuruFocus considers Hokuryo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1384:
Operating Margin %: 21.18% (150% above median its 10-year median of 8.47)
GF Value™: 円1,469.92 vs. price of 円2,036.00 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 299.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#135 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1384 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hokuryo Co Ltd is a livestock company engaged in the production and sale of eggs, processed eggs, and meat products in Japan. It offers broiler, pork, beef, and ham sausage products. It produces and sells eggs for household, hotel, restaurant, bread, and cake consumption.
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