Kusuri No Aoki HoldingsTSE:3549 -0.79%92 Operating Margin % is 4.45% as of Nov. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 5.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:3549 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,067.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings ranks better than 50.9% on this metric.
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kusuri No Aoki Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3549'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.04 Med: 5.4 Max: 5.66
Current: 5.08
TSE:3549's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 50.9% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.845
vs TSE:3549: 5.08
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) 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.
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kusuri No Aoki Holdings'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.
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings'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.
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kusuri No Aoki Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings 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.
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 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.
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) has a Operating Margin % of 4.45% as of Nov. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kusuri No Aoki Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 5.40. Over the past decade, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.04 to 5.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings ranks #328 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Kusuri No Aoki Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 4.45% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.04 to a high of 5.66. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Kusuri No Aoki Holdings' value of 4.45% is 8.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings ranks #328 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kusuri No Aoki Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings ranks #328 out of 668 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Kusuri No Aoki Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Kusuri No Aoki Holdings' value of 4.45% is 8.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.04 to 5.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.40 vs. the industry median of 4.85, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.85, based on 668 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. Kusuri No Aoki Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 4.45% is 8.2% 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 Kusuri No Aoki Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kusuri No Aoki Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 4.45%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kusuri No Aoki Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,067.87, compared to a current price of 円3,533.00 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.45%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.40 and 8.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.85. Kusuri No Aoki Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 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 Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549), the current Operating Margin % is 4.45% 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 Kusuri No Aoki Holdings (TSE:3549) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kusuri No Aoki Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,533.00 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,067.87.
GuruFocus considers Kusuri No Aoki Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3549:
Operating Margin %: 4.45% (18% below median its 10-year median of 5.40)
GF Value™: 円4,067.87 vs. price of 円3,533.00 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.2% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#328 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3549 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kusuri No Aoki Holdings is a pharmaceutical retail chain that sells health, beauty, and cleaning supplies. The company operates stores that focus primarily on residential areas in Japan. Kusuri's business includes pharmaceutical drugs, and the company also operates a bone-marrow bank. The company breaks out its sales into four different product lines, including health, beauty, life, and dispensing. The vast majority of the company's revenue is derived from its life product category, followed by beauty products. Most of Kusuri's revenue is derived from the Hokuriku region.
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