Tea Life Co (TSE:3172) Operating Margin %: 0.00% (As of Jan. 2026)

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TSE:3172 Tea Life Co Ltd TSE:3172
61 GF Score
Price 円1,163.00
GF Value 円779.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Tea Life Co Operating Margin %?

Tea Life Co TSE:3172 +0.09% 61 Operating Margin % is 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3172 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円779.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Tea Life Co ranks worse than 55.69% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Tea Life Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Tea Life Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Therefore, Tea Life Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.00%.

Warning Sign:

Tea Life Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.3%.

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

TSE:3172' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.95   Med: 6.22   Max: 22.1
Current: 2.95


TSE:3172's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
55.69% of 1124 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.905 vs TSE:3172: 2.95

Tea Life Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -7.30% per year.

Tea Life Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円232 Mil.


Tea Life Co  (TSE:3172) 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.


Tea Life Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


Tea Life Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tea Life 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.

Tea Life Co Operating Margin % Chart

Tea Life Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Operating Margin %
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Tea Life Co Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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TSE:3172 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Tea Life 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.


Tea Life Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Tea Life Co's Operating Margin % falls into.


TSE:3172
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Tea Life 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.

Tea Life Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Jul. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 )
=459 / 11502
=3.99 %

Tea Life Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=0 / 0
= %

* 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 0.00% mean?
Tea Life Co (TSE:3172) has a Operating Margin % of 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Tea Life Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Tea Life Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.95 to 22.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Tea Life Co ranks #626 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Tea Life Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Tea Life Co's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 22.10. Based on the distribution chart, Tea Life Co ranks #626 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tea Life Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tea Life Co's Operating Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Tea Life Co ranks #626 out of 1124 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Tea Life Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Historically, Tea Life Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.95 to 22.10 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,124 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 Tea Life Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tea Life 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 Tea Life Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tea Life Co (TSE:3172) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円779.00, compared to a current price of 円1,163.00 — trading 49.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Tea Life Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Tea Life Co (TSE:3172), the current Operating Margin % is 0.00% as of Jan. 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 Tea Life Co (TSE:3172) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tea Life Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,163.00 is trading 49.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円779.00. GuruFocus considers Tea Life Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3172:

  • Operating Margin %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: 円779.00 vs. price of 円1,163.00 (49.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tea Life Co Business Description

Address 118 Ushio, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shimada, JPN, 428-8651
Tea Life Co Ltd is a Japan-based company involved in retail operations, wholesale distribution to mail-order companies and retail stores, as well as real estate leasing. The company operates through three reportable segments: the Wholesale Business, which supplies daily essentials and communication-related products to corporate clients; the Retail Business, which sells health foods, cosmetics, baby goods, and children's furniture directly to consumers through e-commerce channels; and the Property Management Business, which manages the leasing of company-owned properties and handles logistics-related real estate services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Wholesale segment.
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円1,163.00
Price
円779.00
GF Value