CI Medical Co (TSE:3540) 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.
CI Medical Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
CI Medical Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CI Medical 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:3540 vs PG, CL, KMB: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, CI Medical 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.
CI Medical Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, CI Medical Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CI Medical 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.
CI Medical Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
CI Medical Co (TSE:3540) has a Operating Margin % of 4.61% as of Jun. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CI Medical Co and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 8.64. Over the past decade, CI Medical Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.70 to 12.58.
Is CI Medical Co's Operating Margin % too high?
CI Medical Co's current Operating Margin % of 4.61% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 8.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.70 to a high of 12.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. CI Medical Co's value of 4.61% is 12.4% below this industry median. Overall, CI Medical Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CI Medical Co's Operating Margin % compare to PG and CL?
CI Medical Co's Operating Margin % of 4.61% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. CI Medical Co's value of 4.61% is 12.4% below this benchmark. Historically, CI Medical Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.70 to 12.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.64 vs. the industry median of 5.26, CI Medical 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. CI Medical Co's current Operating Margin % of 4.61% is 12.4% 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 CI Medical Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CI Medical Co's current Operating Margin % is 4.61%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 8.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CI Medical Co stock overvalued right now?
CI Medical Co (TSE:3540) has a current Operating Margin % of 4.61%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,121.23, compared to a current price of 円1,492.00 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.61%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 8.64 and 12.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. CI Medical Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 CI Medical Co (TSE:3540), the current Operating Margin % is 4.61% as of Jun. 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 CI Medical Co (TSE:3540) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Medical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,492.00 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,121.23.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3540:
Operating Margin %: 4.61% (47% below median its 10-year median of 8.64)
GF Value™: 円2,121.23 vs. price of 円1,492.00 (29.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3540 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CI Medical Co Ltd engages in the development, manufacturing, and sales of dental care products. It operates 3D design labs; it offers advertising and marketing services through its website "Dental Mall" and also manages oral health care website "Ci Mall" and "Dental Fit" through which it sells oral health products and dentures. It serves medical cooperatives, dental clinics, dental associations, health centers, dental colleges, veterinary clinics, nursing home care facilities, and dental dealers.
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