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Iwatsuka Confectionery CoTSE:2221 +0.49%67 Operating Margin % is 4.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 490% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates TSE:2221 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,281.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Iwatsuka Confectionery Co ranks worse than 63.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iwatsuka Confectionery Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2221'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.81 Med: 0.79 Max: 3.27
Current: 3.01
TSE:2221's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 63.03% of 1953
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.36
vs TSE:2221: 3.01
Iwatsuka Confectionery Co (TSE:2221) 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.
Iwatsuka Confectionery Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Iwatsuka Confectionery 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.
Iwatsuka Confectionery Co Operating Margin % Chart
TSE:2221 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Iwatsuka Confectionery 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.
Iwatsuka Confectionery Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Iwatsuka Confectionery Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iwatsuka Confectionery Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Iwatsuka Confectionery 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.
Iwatsuka Confectionery 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.
Iwatsuka Confectionery Co (TSE:2221) has a Operating Margin % of 4.66% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Iwatsuka Confectionery Co and its competitors. This is 490% above median its historical median of 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Iwatsuka Confectionery Co ranks #1231 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Iwatsuka Confectionery Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Iwatsuka Confectionery Co's current Operating Margin % of 4.66% is 490% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. Iwatsuka Confectionery Co's value of 4.66% is 13.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iwatsuka Confectionery Co ranks #1231 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Iwatsuka Confectionery Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iwatsuka Confectionery Co's Operating Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Iwatsuka Confectionery Co ranks #1231 out of 1953 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Iwatsuka Confectionery Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. Iwatsuka Confectionery Co's value of 4.66% is 13.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 5.36, Iwatsuka Confectionery Co has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.36, based on 1,953 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. Iwatsuka Confectionery Co's current Operating Margin % of 4.66% is 13.1% below 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 Iwatsuka Confectionery Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iwatsuka Confectionery Co's current Operating Margin % is 4.66%, which is 490% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iwatsuka Confectionery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iwatsuka Confectionery Co (TSE:2221) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,281.51, compared to a current price of 円3,070.00 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.66%, which is 490% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 13.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.36. Iwatsuka Confectionery Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Iwatsuka Confectionery Co (TSE:2221), the current Operating Margin % is 4.66% 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 Iwatsuka Confectionery Co (TSE:2221) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iwatsuka Confectionery Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,070.00 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,281.51.
GuruFocus considers Iwatsuka Confectionery Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2221:
Operating Margin %: 4.66% (490% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: 円3,281.51 vs. price of 円3,070.00 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1231 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2221 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iwatsuka Confectionery Co Ltd manufactures and sells rice crackers. It a Japanese firm. Its products include black bean rice crackers, pinch black pepper shrimp, cake flour, wet rice crackers and rice crackers for babies.
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