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PAL Group Holdings CoTSE:2726 +1.82%88 Operating Margin % is 9.62% as of Feb. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 6.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:2726 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,647.96 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, PAL Group Holdings Co ranks better than 81.77% on this metric.
PAL Group Holdings Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for PAL Group Holdings Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2726'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 6.47 Max: 11.57
Current: 11.48
TSE:2726's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 81.77% of 1130
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs TSE:2726: 11.48
PAL Group Holdings Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 45.60% per year.
PAL Group Holdings Co (TSE:2726) 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.
PAL Group Holdings Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
PAL Group Holdings Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PAL Group Holdings 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:2726 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, PAL Group Holdings 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.
PAL Group Holdings Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PAL Group Holdings Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PAL Group Holdings Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
PAL Group Holdings 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.
PAL Group Holdings 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.
PAL Group Holdings Co (TSE:2726) has a Operating Margin % of 9.62% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PAL Group Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 6.47. Over the past decade, PAL Group Holdings Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.28 to 11.57. According to the industry distribution chart, PAL Group Holdings Co ranks #206 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is PAL Group Holdings Co's Operating Margin % too high?
PAL Group Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.62% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 6.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 11.57. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. PAL Group Holdings Co's value of 9.62% is 147.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PAL Group Holdings Co ranks #206 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PAL Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PAL Group Holdings Co's Operating Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, PAL Group Holdings Co ranks #206 out of 1130 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PAL Group Holdings Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. PAL Group Holdings Co's value of 9.62% is 147.3% above this benchmark. Historically, PAL Group Holdings Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.28 to 11.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.47 vs. the industry median of 3.89, PAL Group Holdings Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.89, based on 1,130 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. PAL Group Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.62% is 147.3% 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 PAL Group Holdings 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. PAL Group Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % is 9.62%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 6.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PAL Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PAL Group Holdings Co (TSE:2726) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,647.96, compared to a current price of 円1,397.00 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.62%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 6.47 and 147.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.89. PAL Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 PAL Group Holdings Co (TSE:2726), the current Operating Margin % is 9.62% 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 PAL Group Holdings Co (TSE:2726) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PAL Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,397.00 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,647.96.
GuruFocus considers PAL Group Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2726:
Operating Margin %: 9.62% (49% above median its 10-year median of 6.47)
GF Value™: 円1,647.96 vs. price of 円1,397.00 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 147.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#206 of 1130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2726 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PAL Group Holdings Co Ltd is a holding company with subsidiaries that are manufacturers and retailers of women's clothing, men's clothing, and miscellaneous goods. The company's stores operate under dozens of brands, including Asoko, Beardsley, Capricieux Lemage, Chez toi, Ciaopanic, Colle, Discoat, Daily Russet, Dou Dou, CPCM, Lattice, Kastane, Mystic, 3 Coins, Who's Who, Goocy, Live Tart, Prose Verse, Loungedress, Omekashi, and Recette. PAL Group's brands have stores located in Japan and offer on-line ordering.
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