ASJ (TSE:2351) Operating Margin %: 9.27% (As of Mar. 2026) — 436% Above Median


TSE:2351 ASJ Inc TSE:2351
54 GF Score
Price 円309.00
GF Value 円390.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is ASJ Operating Margin %?

ASJ TSE:2351 +1.31% 54 Operating Margin % is 9.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 436% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:2351 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円390.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,820 Software companies, ASJ ranks better than 52.94% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. ASJ's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円132 Mil. ASJ's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,429 Mil. Therefore, ASJ's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.27%.

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

TSE:2351' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.46   Med: 1.73   Max: 5.88
Current: 4.76


TSE:2351's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
52.94% of 2820 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.865 vs TSE:2351: 4.76

ASJ's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

ASJ's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円132 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円127 Mil.


ASJ  (TSE:2351) 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.


ASJ Operating Margin % Related Terms


ASJ Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ASJ'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.

ASJ Operating Margin % Chart

ASJ Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.46 2.85 3.61 5.88 4.76

ASJ Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 9.08 1.06 10.19 -0.47 9.27

TSE:2351 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, ASJ'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.


ASJ Operating Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, ASJ's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ASJ 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.

ASJ's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=126.669 / 2661.959
=4.76 %

ASJ'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 )
=132.455 / 1429.057
=9.27 %

* 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 9.27% mean?
ASJ (TSE:2351) has a Operating Margin % of 9.27% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on ASJ and its competitors. This is 436% above median its historical median of 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, ASJ ranks #1327 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is ASJ's Operating Margin % too high?
ASJ's current Operating Margin % of 9.27% is 436% above median its 10-year median of 1.73. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. ASJ's value of 9.27% is 139.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASJ ranks #1327 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ASJ has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASJ's Operating Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ASJ ranks #1327 out of 2820 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts ASJ in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. ASJ's value of 9.27% is 139.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 3.87, ASJ 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.87, based on 2,820 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. ASJ's current Operating Margin % of 9.27% is 139.8% 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 ASJ and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASJ's current Operating Margin % is 9.27%, which is 436% above median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASJ stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASJ (TSE:2351) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円390.50, compared to a current price of 円309.00 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.27%, which is 436% above median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 139.8% above the Software industry median of 3.87. ASJ's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 ASJ (TSE:2351), the current Operating Margin % is 9.27% 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 ASJ (TSE:2351) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASJ stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円309.00 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円390.50. GuruFocus considers ASJ to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2351:

  • Operating Margin %: 9.27% (436% above median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: 円390.50 vs. price of 円309.00 (20.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 139.8% above the Software median (#1327 of 2820)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2351 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ASJ Business Description

Address 3-2-16 Sakaemachi, Saitama Prefecture, Kawaguchi, JPN, 332-0017
ASJ Inc is a core services provider company. It is engaged in Internet-related services such as hosting service and provision of groupware and domain service. Its business activities include cloud services, payment service, consulting on the Internet and development of computer software and smartphone applications.
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