Food & Life (TSE:3563) Operating Margin %: 11.11% (As of Mar. 2026) — 79% Above Median


TSE:3563 Food & Life Companies Ltd TSE:3563
72 GF Score
Price 円9,883.00
GF Value 円4,981.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Food & Life Operating Margin %?

Food & Life TSE:3563 +4.63% 72 Operating Margin % is 11.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 6.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:3563 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,981.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Food & Life ranks better than 76.16% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Food & Life's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14,616 Mil. Food & Life's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円131,526 Mil. Therefore, Food & Life's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.11%.

Good Sign:

Food & Life Companies Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

The historical rank and industry rank for Food & Life's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3563' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.6   Med: 6.19   Max: 9.51
Current: 9.3


TSE:3563's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
76.16% of 365 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 4.26 vs TSE:3563: 9.30

Food & Life's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.

Food & Life's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14,616 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円44,637 Mil.


Food & Life  (TSE:3563) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Food & Life Operating Margin % Related Terms


Food & Life Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Food & Life'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.

Food & Life Operating Margin % Chart

Food & Life Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Operating Margin %
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Food & Life Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.51 8.84 5.92 10.98 11.11

TSE:3563 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Food & Life'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.


Food & Life Operating Margin % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Food & Life's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Food & Life's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Food & Life 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.

Food & Life's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=36092 / 429574
=8.40 %

Food & Life's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=14616 / 131526
=11.11 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 11.11% mean?
Food & Life (TSE:3563) has a Operating Margin % of 11.11% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Food & Life and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 6.19. Over the past decade, Food & Life's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.60 to 9.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Food & Life ranks #87 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Food & Life's Operating Margin % too high?
Food & Life's current Operating Margin % of 11.11% is 79% above median its 10-year median of 6.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.60 to a high of 9.51. The Restaurants industry median Operating Margin % is 4.26. Food & Life's value of 11.11% is 160.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Food & Life ranks #87 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Food & Life has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Food & Life's Operating Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Food & Life ranks #87 out of 365 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Food & Life in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.26. Food & Life's value of 11.11% is 160.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Food & Life's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.60 to 9.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.19 vs. the industry median of 4.26, Food & Life 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 Restaurants company?
The median Operating Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.26, based on 365 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. Food & Life's current Operating Margin % of 11.11% is 160.8% 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 Food & Life and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Food & Life's current Operating Margin % is 11.11%, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 6.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Food & Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Food & Life (TSE:3563) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,981.74, compared to a current price of 円9,883.00 — trading 98.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.11%, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 6.19 and 160.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.26. Food & Life's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Food & Life (TSE:3563), the current Operating Margin % is 11.11% 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 Food & Life (TSE:3563) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Food & Life stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円9,883.00 is trading 98.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,981.74. GuruFocus considers Food & Life to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3563:

  • Operating Margin %: 11.11% (79% above median its 10-year median of 6.19)
  • GF Value™: 円4,981.74 vs. price of 円9,883.00 (98.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 160.8% above the Restaurants median (#87 of 365)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3563 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Food & Life Business Description

Other Exchanges 2G0:Germany
Address 1-22-2 Esaka-cho, Osaka Prefecture, Suita, JPN, 564-0063
Food & Life Companies Ltd owns and operates a revolving sushi-style restaurant chain. The company operates under the Sushiro brand. It has operations in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand.
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