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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.
Samty Residential Investment Operating Margin % Related Terms
Samty Residential Investment 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.
TSE:3459 vs AVB, EQR, ESS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Samty Residential Investment'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.
Samty Residential Investment Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Samty Residential Investment's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samty Residential Investment'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.
* 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.
Samty Residential Investment (TSE:3459) has a Operating Margin % of 55.35% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Samty Residential Investment and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 47.32. Over the past decade, Samty Residential Investment's Operating Margin % has ranged from 44.72 to 50.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Samty Residential Investment ranks #401 out of 744 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is Samty Residential Investment's Operating Margin % too high?
Samty Residential Investment's current Operating Margin % of 55.35% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 47.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.72 to a high of 50.76. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.74. Samty Residential Investment's value of 55.35% is 5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samty Residential Investment ranks #401 out of 744 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samty Residential Investment has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samty Residential Investment's Operating Margin % compare to AVB and EQR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Samty Residential Investment ranks #401 out of 744 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Samty Residential Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.74. Samty Residential Investment's value of 55.35% is 5% above this benchmark. Historically, Samty Residential Investment's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 44.72 to 50.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.32 vs. the industry median of 52.74, Samty Residential Investment 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 REITs company?
The median Operating Margin % among REITs companies is 52.74, based on 744 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. Samty Residential Investment's current Operating Margin % of 55.35% is 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 Samty Residential Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samty Residential Investment's current Operating Margin % is 55.35%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 47.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samty Residential Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samty Residential Investment (TSE:3459) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円121,318.61, compared to a current price of 円96,200.00 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 55.35%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 47.32 and 5% above the REITs industry median of 52.74. Samty Residential Investment's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 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 Samty Residential Investment (TSE:3459), the current Operating Margin % is 55.35% 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 Samty Residential Investment (TSE:3459) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samty Residential Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円96,200.00 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円121,318.61.
GuruFocus considers Samty Residential Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3459:
Operating Margin %: 55.35% (17% above median its 10-year median of 47.32)
GF Value™: 円121,318.61 vs. price of 円96,200.00 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5% above the REITs median (#401 of 744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3459 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samty Residential Investment Corp is a Japanese real estate investment trust. The company invests in portfolio of residential real estate properties including single type, compact type and family type residential units.
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