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Star seeds Co Ltd had lost money in 67% of the time over the past 3quarters.
Star seeds Co (TSE:3083) 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.
Star seeds Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Star seeds Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star seeds 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:3083 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Star seeds 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.
Star seeds Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Star seeds Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star seeds Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Star seeds 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.
Star seeds Co (TSE:3083) has a Operating Margin % of 5.56% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Star seeds Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star seeds Co ranks #706 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Star seeds Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Star seeds Co's current Operating Margin % is 5.56%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.93. Star seeds Co's value of 5.56% is 41.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star seeds Co ranks #706 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Star seeds Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star seeds Co's Operating Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Star seeds Co ranks #706 out of 1123 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Star seeds Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.93. Star seeds Co's value of 5.56% is 41.5% above this benchmark. 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 3.93, based on 1,123 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. Star seeds Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.56% is 41.5% 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 Star seeds Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star seeds Co's current Operating Margin % is 5.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star seeds Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star seeds Co (TSE:3083) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円629.62, compared to a current price of 円1,015.00 — trading 61.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.56% and 41.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.93. Star seeds Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 Star seeds Co (TSE:3083), the current Operating Margin % is 5.56% 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 Star seeds Co (TSE:3083) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star seeds Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,015.00 is trading 61.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円629.62.
GuruFocus considers Star seeds Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3083:
Operating Margin %: 5.56%
GF Value™: 円629.62 vs. price of 円1,015.00 (61.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#706 of 1123)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3083 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star seeds Co Ltd operates as a retail specialty shop. Its stores offer blouson products, cut and sewn/knit products, shirts, bottoms, and accessories/miscellaneous goods. Its merchandise includes sweaters, pants, jackets, accessories, and other casual wear.
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