Link and MotivationTSE:2170 -1.32%86 Operating Margin % is 13.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 9.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:2170 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円609.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Link and Motivation ranks better than 66.82% on this metric.
Link and Motivation Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Link and Motivation's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2170'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.8 Med: 9.35 Max: 14.64
Current: 10.44
TSE:2170's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 66.82% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.33
vs TSE:2170: 10.44
Link and Motivation's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 29.90% per year.
Link and Motivation Inc has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) 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.
Link and Motivation Operating Margin % Related Terms
Link and Motivation Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Link and Motivation'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:2170 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Link and Motivation'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.
Link and Motivation Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Link and Motivation's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Link and Motivation's Operating Margin % falls into.
Link and Motivation 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.
Link and Motivation's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) has a Operating Margin % of 13.94% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Link and Motivation and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 9.35. Over the past decade, Link and Motivation's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.80 to 14.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #355 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Link and Motivation's Operating Margin % too high?
Link and Motivation's current Operating Margin % of 13.94% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 9.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.80 to a high of 14.64. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Link and Motivation's value of 13.94% is 120.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #355 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Link and Motivation has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link and Motivation's Operating Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #355 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Link and Motivation in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Link and Motivation's value of 13.94% is 120.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Link and Motivation's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.80 to 14.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.35 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Link and Motivation 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 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. Link and Motivation's current Operating Margin % of 13.94% is 120.2% 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link and Motivation's current Operating Margin % is 13.94%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 9.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link and Motivation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円609.90, compared to a current price of 円522.00 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.94%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 9.35 and 120.2% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Link and Motivation's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170), the current Operating Margin % is 13.94% 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円522.00 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円609.90.
GuruFocus considers Link and Motivation to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2170:
Operating Margin %: 13.94% (49% above median its 10-year median of 9.35)
GF Value™: 円609.90 vs. price of 円522.00 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 120.2% above the Business Services median (#355 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Link and Motivation Inc is engaged in providing management consulting services. It offers consulting services that transform business organizations through motivation management, entry management, brand management, investor relations and place management. The company operates across three segments namely, Division, Individual Development Division, and Matching Division it provides corporate consulting and HR solutions (including the Motivation Cloud HRTech platform), educational services for students and professionals, and recruitment/matching services.
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