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Central General Development Co (TSE:3238) 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.
Central General Development Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Central General Development Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Central General Development Co Operating Margin % Chart
TSE:3238 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Central General Development 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.
Central General Development Co Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Central General Development Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central General Development Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Central General Development 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.
* 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.
Central General Development Co (TSE:3238) has a Operating Margin % of 9.57% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Central General Development Co and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 4.29. Over the past decade, Central General Development Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.34 to 6.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Central General Development Co ranks #1251 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Central General Development Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Central General Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.57% is 123% above median its 10-year median of 4.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.34 to a high of 6.97. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. Central General Development Co's value of 9.57% is 28.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central General Development Co ranks #1251 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central General Development Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central General Development Co's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Central General Development Co ranks #1251 out of 1747 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Central General Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. Central General Development Co's value of 9.57% is 28.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Central General Development Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.34 to 6.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.29 vs. the industry median of 13.39, Central General Development Co has consistently been below 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.39, based on 1,747 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. Central General Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.57% is 28.5% below 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 Central General Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central General Development Co's current Operating Margin % is 9.57%, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 4.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central General Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central General Development Co (TSE:3238) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円582.89, compared to a current price of 円371.00 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.57%, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 4.29 and 28.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.39. Central General Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Central General Development Co (TSE:3238), the current Operating Margin % is 9.57% 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 Central General Development Co (TSE:3238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central General Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円371.00 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円582.89.
GuruFocus considers Central General Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3238:
Operating Margin %: 9.57% (123% above median its 10-year median of 4.29)
GF Value™: 円582.89 vs. price of 円371.00 (36.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% below the Real Estate median (#1251 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central General Development Co Business Description
Central General Development Co Ltd is engaged in the real estate business in Japan. The company is involved in the management and operation of real estate-related businesses in Japan. It sells condominiums and provides after-sale services, such as inspection and repairs and leases buildings.
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