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As Partners CoTSE:160A -1.21%9 Operating Margin % is -0.04% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:160A with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, As Partners Co ranks better than 51.91% on this metric.
As Partners Co (TSE:160A) 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.
As Partners Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
As Partners Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for As Partners 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:160A vs HON, MMM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, As Partners 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.
As Partners Co Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, As Partners Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where As Partners 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.
As Partners 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.
As Partners Co (TSE:160A) has a Operating Margin % of -0.04% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on As Partners Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, As Partners Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.57 to 7.28. According to the industry distribution chart, As Partners Co ranks #264 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is As Partners Co's Operating Margin % too high?
As Partners Co's current Operating Margin % is -0.04%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 7.28. Based on the distribution chart, As Partners Co ranks #264 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, As Partners Co has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does As Partners Co's Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, As Partners Co ranks #264 out of 549 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts As Partners Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Historically, As Partners Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.57 to 7.28 over the past decade. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.79, based on 549 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 As Partners Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. As Partners Co's current Operating Margin % is -0.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is As Partners Co stock overvalued right now?
As Partners Co (TSE:160A) has a current Operating Margin % of -0.04%. The current Operating Margin % is -0.04%. As Partners Co's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 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 As Partners Co (TSE:160A), the current Operating Margin % is -0.04% 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.
As Partners Co Ltd is engaged in two business Senior business and Real estate business. Senior business includes management of nursing homes (paid nursing homes with nursing care) (life care for residents of general specified facilities), day services, and short stays. Real estate business includes real estate ownership, residential lot sales, real estate revitalization consulting, etc.
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