Hobonichi CoTSE:3560 -0.60%90 Operating Margin % is 24.54% as of Feb. 2026, which is 208% above its 10-year median of 7.96. GuruFocus rates TSE:3560 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,418.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Hobonichi Co ranks better than 85.82% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Hobonichi Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,734 Mil. Hobonichi Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円7,065 Mil. Therefore, Hobonichi Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 24.54%.
Good Sign:
Hobonichi Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hobonichi Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3560'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58 Med: 7.96 Max: 13.29
Current: 13.29
TSE:3560's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 85.82% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs TSE:3560: 13.29
Hobonichi Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 37.10% per year.
Hobonichi Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,734 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,329 Mil.
Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560) 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.
Hobonichi Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hobonichi Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hobonichi 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:3560 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Hobonichi 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.
Hobonichi Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hobonichi Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hobonichi 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.
Hobonichi Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 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.
Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560) has a Operating Margin % of 24.54% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hobonichi Co and its competitors. This is 208% above median its historical median of 7.96. Over the past decade, Hobonichi Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.58 to 13.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Hobonichi Co ranks #160 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Hobonichi Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Hobonichi Co's current Operating Margin % of 24.54% is 208% above median its 10-year median of 7.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 13.29. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Hobonichi Co's value of 24.54% is 528.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hobonichi Co ranks #160 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hobonichi Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hobonichi Co's Operating Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Hobonichi Co ranks #160 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hobonichi Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Hobonichi Co's value of 24.54% is 528.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hobonichi Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.58 to 13.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.96 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Hobonichi 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Hobonichi Co's current Operating Margin % of 24.54% is 528.4% 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 Hobonichi Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hobonichi Co's current Operating Margin % is 24.54%, which is 208% above median its own 10-year median of 7.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hobonichi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,418.93, compared to a current price of 円4,155.00 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 24.54%, which is 208% above median its 10-year median of 7.96 and 528.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Hobonichi Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560), the current Operating Margin % is 24.54% as of Feb. 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 Hobonichi Co (TSE:3560) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hobonichi Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,155.00 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,418.93.
GuruFocus considers Hobonichi Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3560:
Operating Margin %: 24.54% (208% above median its 10-year median of 7.96)
GF Value™: 円4,418.93 vs. price of 円4,155.00 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 528.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#160 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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