Demae-Can Co (TSE:2484) Operating Margin %: -16.90% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:2484 Demae-Can Co Ltd TSE:2484
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Price 円133.00
GF Value 円210.75
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Demae-Can Co Operating Margin %?

Demae-Can Co TSE:2484 -2.92% 47 Operating Margin % is -16.90% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2484 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円210.75 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,129 Retail - Cyclical companies, Demae-Can Co ranks worse than 93.53% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Demae-Can Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-1,519 Mil. Demae-Can Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円8,990 Mil. Therefore, Demae-Can Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -16.90%.

Good Sign:

Demae-Can Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

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

TSE:2484' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -77.02   Med: -12.14   Max: 16.19
Current: -21.72


TSE:2484's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
93.53% of 1129 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.89 vs TSE:2484: -21.72

Demae-Can Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 24.90% per year.

Demae-Can Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-1,519 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-8,219 Mil.


Demae-Can Co  (TSE:2484) 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.


Demae-Can Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


Demae-Can Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Demae-Can 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.

Demae-Can Co Operating Margin % Chart

Demae-Can Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -66.16 -77.02 -23.84 -11.89 -12.39

Demae-Can Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -19.24 -19.35 -18.70 -16.90 -30.75

TSE:2484 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Demae-Can 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.


Demae-Can Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Demae-Can Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Demae-Can Co's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Demae-Can 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.

Demae-Can Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Aug. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=-4923 / 39721
=-12.39 %

Demae-Can Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1519 / 8990
=-16.90 %

* 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 -16.90% mean?
Demae-Can Co (TSE:2484) has a Operating Margin % of -16.90% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Demae-Can Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Demae-Can Co ranks #1056 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is Demae-Can Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Demae-Can Co's current Operating Margin % is -16.90%. Based on the distribution chart, Demae-Can Co ranks #1056 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Demae-Can Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Demae-Can Co's Operating Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Demae-Can Co ranks #1056 out of 1129 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Demae-Can Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.89, based on 1,129 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 Demae-Can Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Demae-Can Co's current Operating Margin % is -16.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Demae-Can Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Demae-Can Co (TSE:2484) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円210.75, compared to a current price of 円133.00 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -16.90%. Demae-Can Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Demae-Can Co (TSE:2484), the current Operating Margin % is -16.90% 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 Demae-Can Co (TSE:2484) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Demae-Can Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円133.00 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円210.75. GuruFocus considers Demae-Can Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2484:

  • Operating Margin %: -16.90%
  • GF Value™: 円210.75 vs. price of 円133.00 (36.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Demae-Can Co Business Description

Address 5-27-5 Sendagaya, ink Square Shinjuku, General Reception, 11th Floor, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-0051
Demae-Can Co Ltd Ltd operates an Internet store in Japan. The company operates through two business segments including Demae-can Business and Mail Order Business. The Demae-can segment operates a website for the door-to-door delivery service, and the mail order sales segment sells, Shochu to restaurants on the phone.
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