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Pepper Food Service Co (TSE:3053) 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.
Pepper Food Service Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pepper Food Service Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pepper Food Service 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:3053 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Pepper Food Service 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.
Pepper Food Service Co Operating Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pepper Food Service Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pepper Food Service Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Pepper Food Service 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.
Pepper Food Service Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Pepper Food Service Co (TSE:3053) has a Operating Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pepper Food Service Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepper Food Service Co ranks #270 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Pepper Food Service Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Pepper Food Service Co's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Pepper Food Service Co ranks #270 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pepper Food Service Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepper Food Service Co's Operating Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Pepper Food Service Co ranks #270 out of 361 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Pepper Food Service Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.37. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Operating Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.37, based on 361 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 Pepper Food Service Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepper Food Service Co's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepper Food Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepper Food Service Co (TSE:3053) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円129.71, compared to a current price of 円180.00 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Pepper Food Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Pepper Food Service Co (TSE:3053), the current Operating Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Pepper Food Service Co (TSE:3053) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepper Food Service Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円180.00 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円129.71.
GuruFocus considers Pepper Food Service Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3053:
Operating Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円129.71 vs. price of 円180.00 (38.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3053 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pepper Food Service Co Ltd is Japan-based company engaged in the operation of restaurants. The company operates fast food restaurants under the Pepper Lunch brand name in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Macau, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Australia, and Korea. Its segments include Pepper Lunch, Ikinari! Steak, Other Restaurants, and Own-brand products.
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