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Arbeit-Times CoTSE:2341 +1.17%67 Operating Margin % is 2.82% as of Feb. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates TSE:2341 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円227.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, Arbeit-Times Co ranks better than 57.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arbeit-Times Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2341'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.58 Med: 2.94 Max: 12.35
Current: 4.88
TSE:2341's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 57.13% of 1010
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.97
vs TSE:2341: 4.88
Arbeit-Times Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) 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.
Arbeit-Times Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Arbeit-Times Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbeit-Times 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.
TSE:2341 vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Arbeit-Times 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.
Arbeit-Times Co Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arbeit-Times Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbeit-Times Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Arbeit-Times Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) has a Operating Margin % of 2.82% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #433 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Arbeit-Times Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Arbeit-Times Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.82% is near median its 10-year median of 2.94. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.97. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 2.82% is 5.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #433 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arbeit-Times Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbeit-Times Co's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arbeit-Times Co ranks #433 out of 1010 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Arbeit-Times Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.97. Arbeit-Times Co's value of 2.82% is 5.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 2.97, Arbeit-Times 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.97, based on 1,010 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. Arbeit-Times Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.82% is 5.1% 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 Arbeit-Times Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbeit-Times Co's current Operating Margin % is 2.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbeit-Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円227.31, compared to a current price of 円173.00 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 5.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.97. Arbeit-Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341), the current Operating Margin % is 2.82% as of Feb. 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 Arbeit-Times Co (TSE:2341) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbeit-Times Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円173.00 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円227.31.
GuruFocus considers Arbeit-Times Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2341:
Operating Margin %: 2.82% (near median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: 円227.31 vs. price of 円173.00 (23.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#433 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbeit-Times Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the business of publishing magazines. The company edits and issues free job recruitment magazine under the brand name DOMO. It also provides job-related information through its online websites. In addition, it is also involved in the free paper agent intermediary and direct promotion business activities. The Group has two reportable segments: Information provision business; and Sales promotion support business.
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