Kitahama Capital Partners Co (TSE:2134) 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.
Kitahama Capital Partners Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kitahama Capital Partners Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Kitahama Capital Partners Co Operating Margin % Chart
TSE:2134 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kitahama Capital 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.
Kitahama Capital Partners Co Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kitahama Capital Partners Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitahama Capital Partners Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kitahama Capital Partners 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.
* 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.
Kitahama Capital Partners Co (TSE:2134) has a Operating Margin % of -123.82% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kitahama Capital Partners Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitahama Capital Partners Co ranks #533 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Kitahama Capital Partners Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Kitahama Capital Partners Co's current Operating Margin % is -123.82%. Based on the distribution chart, Kitahama Capital Partners Co ranks #533 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kitahama Capital Partners Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitahama Capital Partners Co's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kitahama Capital Partners Co ranks #533 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kitahama Capital Partners Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.73. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 16.73, based on 656 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 Kitahama Capital Partners Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitahama Capital Partners Co's current Operating Margin % is -123.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitahama Capital Partners Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitahama Capital Partners Co (TSE:2134) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円33.43, compared to a current price of 円26.00 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -123.82%. Kitahama Capital Partners Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Kitahama Capital Partners Co (TSE:2134), the current Operating Margin % is -123.82% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kitahama Capital Partners Co (TSE:2134) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitahama Capital Partners Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円26.00 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円33.43.
GuruFocus considers Kitahama Capital Partners Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2134:
Operating Margin %: -123.82%
GF Value™: 円33.43 vs. price of 円26.00 (22.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2134 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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