Interspace Co (TSE:2122) Operating Margin %: 11.31% (As of Mar. 2026) — 192% Above Median

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TSE:2122 Interspace Co Ltd TSE:2122
69 GF Score
Price 円1,398.00
GF Value 円1,208.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Interspace Co Operating Margin %?

Interspace Co TSE:2122 +0.29% 69 Operating Margin % is 11.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 192% above its 10-year median of 3.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:2122 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,208.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Media - Diversified companies, Interspace Co ranks better than 60.51% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Interspace Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円297 Mil. Interspace Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,622 Mil. Therefore, Interspace Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.31%.

Good Sign:

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

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

TSE:2122' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.82   Med: 3.87   Max: 14.99
Current: 5.53


TSE:2122's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
60.51% of 1013 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.42 vs TSE:2122: 5.53

Interspace Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 23.90% per year.

Interspace Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円297 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円515 Mil.


Interspace Co  (TSE:2122) 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.


Interspace Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


Interspace Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Interspace 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.

Interspace Co Operating Margin % Chart

Interspace Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Operating Margin %
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Interspace Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 7.83 0.75 2.84 6.02 11.31

TSE:2122 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Interspace 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.


Interspace Co Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Interspace Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2122
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Interspace 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.

Interspace Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=371.205 / 8846.245
=4.20 %

Interspace 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 )
=296.645 / 2622.265
=11.31 %

* 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 11.31% mean?
Interspace Co (TSE:2122) has a Operating Margin % of 11.31% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Interspace Co and its competitors. This is 192% above median its historical median of 3.87. Over the past decade, Interspace Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.82 to 14.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Interspace Co ranks #400 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Interspace Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Interspace Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.31% is 192% above median its 10-year median of 3.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.82 to a high of 14.99. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Interspace Co's value of 11.31% is 367.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Interspace Co ranks #400 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Interspace Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Interspace Co's Operating Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Interspace Co ranks #400 out of 1013 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Interspace Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Interspace Co's value of 11.31% is 367.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Interspace Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.82 to 14.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.87 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Interspace 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.42, based on 1,013 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. Interspace Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.31% is 367.4% 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 Interspace Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Interspace Co's current Operating Margin % is 11.31%, which is 192% above median its own 10-year median of 3.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Interspace Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Interspace Co (TSE:2122) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,208.81, compared to a current price of 円1,398.00 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.31%, which is 192% above median its 10-year median of 3.87 and 367.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.42. Interspace Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Interspace Co (TSE:2122), the current Operating Margin % is 11.31% 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 Interspace Co (TSE:2122) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Interspace Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,398.00 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,208.81. GuruFocus considers Interspace Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2122:

  • Operating Margin %: 11.31% (192% above median its 10-year median of 3.87)
  • GF Value™: 円1,208.81 vs. price of 円1,398.00 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 367.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#400 of 1013)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2122 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Interspace Co Business Description

Address 2-4-1 Nishishinjuku, 8th Floor, Shinjuku NS Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163-0808
Interspace Co Ltd is engaged in Internet-based business. The company offers Internet marketing solutions through affiliate program services. The company operates online media contents in fortune-telling, professional baseball player's fun site, and child caring site for young mothers; and offers search engine optimization services. The company also operates a price comparison website. The company also provides consulting services for Merchant and partners.
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