Sata Construction Co (TSE:1826) Operating Margin %: 6.20% (As of Mar. 2026) — 79% Above Median

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TSE:1826 Sata Construction Co Ltd TSE:1826
68 GF Score
Price 円1,050.00
GF Value 円1,545.85
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! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Sata Construction Co Operating Margin %?

Sata Construction Co TSE:1826 +0.48% 68 Operating Margin % is 6.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:1826 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,545.85 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,768 Construction companies, Sata Construction Co ranks worse than 57.35% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Sata Construction Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,308 Mil. Sata Construction Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円21,097 Mil. Therefore, Sata Construction Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.20%.

Good Sign:

Sata Construction Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sata Construction Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:1826' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77   Med: 3.47   Max: 6.05
Current: 4.82


TSE:1826's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
57.35% of 1768 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.89 vs TSE:1826: 4.82

Sata Construction Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.

Sata Construction Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,308 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,772 Mil.


Sata Construction Co  (TSE:1826) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Sata Construction Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


Sata Construction Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sata Construction 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.

Sata Construction Co Operating Margin % Chart

Sata Construction Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
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Sata Construction Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.04 1.58 4.52 2.96 6.20

TSE:1826 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sata Construction 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.


Sata Construction Co Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sata Construction Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sata Construction Co's Operating Margin % falls into.


TSE:1826
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Sata Construction 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.

Sata Construction Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=1772 / 36769
=4.82 %

Sata Construction Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1308 / 21097
=6.20 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 6.20% mean?
Sata Construction Co (TSE:1826) has a Operating Margin % of 6.20% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sata Construction Co and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 3.47. Over the past decade, Sata Construction Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.77 to 6.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Sata Construction Co ranks #1014 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Sata Construction Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Sata Construction Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.20% is 79% above median its 10-year median of 3.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 6.05. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Sata Construction Co's value of 6.20% is 5.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sata Construction Co ranks #1014 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sata Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sata Construction Co's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sata Construction Co ranks #1014 out of 1768 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sata Construction Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Sata Construction Co's value of 6.20% is 5.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sata Construction Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.77 to 6.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Sata Construction 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,768 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. Sata Construction Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.20% is 5.3% 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 Sata Construction Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sata Construction Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.20%, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sata Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sata Construction Co (TSE:1826) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,545.85, compared to a current price of 円1,050.00 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.20%, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 5.3% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Sata Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sata Construction Co (TSE:1826), the current Operating Margin % is 6.20% 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 Sata Construction Co (TSE:1826) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sata Construction Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,050.00 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,545.85. GuruFocus considers Sata Construction Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1826:

  • Operating Margin %: 6.20% (79% above median its 10-year median of 3.47)
  • GF Value™: 円1,545.85 vs. price of 円1,050.00 (32.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 5.3% above the Construction median (#1014 of 1768)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1826 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sata Construction Co Business Description

Address 1-1-7 Motomachi-cho, Gunma Prefecture, Maebashi, JPN, 371-0846
Sata Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the contracting and investigation, planning, design, and supervision of civil engineering construction and other construction work. In addition, the company is involved in the manufacturing, selling, and leasing of construction materials and machinery. The company operates in three divisions, which include civil engineering-related, architecture-related, and concurrent business. Civil engineering-related refers to all civil engineering works, construction-related refers to all construction works, and concurrent business refers to sales of asphalt mixtures.
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