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Japan Wool Textile CoTSE:3201 +1.89%76 Operating Margin % is 13.15% as of Nov. 2025, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 8.96. GuruFocus rates TSE:3201 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,480.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,037 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Japan Wool Textile Co ranks better than 77.34% on this metric.
Japan Wool Textile Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Wool Textile Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3201'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.55 Med: 8.96 Max: 10.08
Current: 10.02
TSE:3201's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 77.34% of 1037
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs TSE:3201: 10.02
Japan Wool Textile Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
Japan Wool Textile Co (TSE:3201) 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.
Japan Wool Textile Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Japan Wool Textile Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Wool Textile 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.
Japan Wool Textile Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Japan Wool Textile 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.
Japan Wool Textile Co Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Japan Wool Textile Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Wool Textile Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Japan Wool Textile 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.
Japan Wool Textile Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 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.
Japan Wool Textile Co (TSE:3201) has a Operating Margin % of 13.15% as of Nov. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Wool Textile Co and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 8.96. Over the past decade, Japan Wool Textile Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.55 to 10.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Wool Textile Co ranks #235 out of 1037 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Japan Wool Textile Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Japan Wool Textile Co's current Operating Margin % of 13.15% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 8.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.55 to a high of 10.08. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Japan Wool Textile Co's value of 13.15% is 221.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Wool Textile Co ranks #235 out of 1037 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Wool Textile Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Wool Textile Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Japan Wool Textile Co ranks #235 out of 1037 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Japan Wool Textile Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.09. Japan Wool Textile Co's value of 13.15% is 221.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Wool Textile Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.55 to 10.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.96 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Japan Wool Textile 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.09, based on 1,037 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. Japan Wool Textile Co's current Operating Margin % of 13.15% is 221.5% 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 Japan Wool Textile Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Wool Textile Co's current Operating Margin % is 13.15%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 8.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Wool Textile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Wool Textile Co (TSE:3201) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,480.31, compared to a current price of 円1,885.00 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.15%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 8.96 and 221.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.09. Japan Wool Textile Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Japan Wool Textile Co (TSE:3201), the current Operating Margin % is 13.15% as of Nov. 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 Japan Wool Textile Co (TSE:3201) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Wool Textile Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,885.00 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,480.31.
GuruFocus considers Japan Wool Textile Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3201:
Operating Margin %: 13.15% (47% above median its 10-year median of 8.96)
GF Value™: 円1,480.31 vs. price of 円1,885.00 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 221.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#235 of 1037)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Wool Textile Co Ltd is a Japanese fabrics and clothing manufacturer. The company operates through four segments. The clothing textiles segment generates the most revenue through provision of yarns, treads, uniforms, fashion materials, and fire-resistant clothes. The human and future development segment, which is almost as large at the textiles division, provides nursing care facilities, shopping centres, sports centres and plazas. The industrial equipment segment develops, manufactures and sells industrial machinery as well as electronic devices and energy related systems, and wholesales of materials such as wool, synthetic fibres, strings carpets. The lifestyle distribution segment provides bedding products, ballroom dance dresses, sundries, harnesses, and equestrian products.
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