Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2892'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 2.57 Max: 5.48
Current: 1.99
TSE:2892's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 68.48% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs TSE:2892: 1.99
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -11.60% per year.
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892) 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.
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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.
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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:2892 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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.
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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.
Nihon Shokuhin Kako 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.
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892) has a Operating Margin % of -1.07% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.03 to 5.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co ranks #1336 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's current Operating Margin % is -1.07%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 5.48. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co ranks #1336 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co ranks #1336 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Historically, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.03 to 5.48 over the past decade. 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 5.26, based on 1,951 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 Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's current Operating Margin % is -1.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,498.62, compared to a current price of 円4,210.00 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -1.07%. Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892), the current Operating Margin % is -1.07% 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 Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co (TSE:2892) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,210.00 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,498.62.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2892:
Operating Margin %: -1.07%
GF Value™: 円3,498.62 vs. price of 円4,210.00 (20.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2892 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Shokuhin Kako Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of starch, sugar products, fine chemicals, and by-products made from corn. Its product portfolio includes Eclipse cornstarch, Eclipse waxy starch, oxidized starch, Eclipse corn steep liquor, Eclipse corn salad oil, Eclipse gluten meal, etc.
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