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Advanced MediaTSE:3773 +0.49%94 Operating Margin % is 24.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 18.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:3773 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,422.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Advanced Media ranks better than 91.75% on this metric.
Advanced Media (TSE:3773) 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.
Advanced Media Operating Margin % Related Terms
Advanced Media Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advanced Media'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:3773 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Advanced Media'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.
Advanced Media Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Advanced Media's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Media'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.
Advanced Media's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Advanced Media (TSE:3773) has a Operating Margin % of 24.70% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Advanced Media and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 18.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Media ranks #204 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Advanced Media's Operating Margin % too high?
Advanced Media's current Operating Margin % of 24.70% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 18.02. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 4.11. Advanced Media's value of 24.70% is 501.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Media ranks #204 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advanced Media has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Media's Operating Margin % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Advanced Media ranks #204 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Advanced Media in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.11. Advanced Media's value of 24.70% is 501.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.02 vs. the industry median of 4.11, Advanced Media 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 4.11, based on 2,472 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. Advanced Media's current Operating Margin % of 24.70% is 501.7% 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 Advanced Media and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Media's current Operating Margin % is 24.70%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 18.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Media (TSE:3773) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,422.06, compared to a current price of 円1,034.00 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 24.70%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 18.02 and 501.7% above the Hardware industry median of 4.11. Advanced Media's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 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 Advanced Media (TSE:3773), the current Operating Margin % is 24.70% 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 Advanced Media (TSE:3773) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,034.00 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,422.06.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Media to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3773:
Operating Margin %: 24.70% (37% above median its 10-year median of 18.02)
GF Value™: 円1,422.06 vs. price of 円1,034.00 (27.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 501.7% above the Hardware median (#204 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3773 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advanced Media Inc is an AI voice recognition company in Japan, providing AI voice recognition AmiVoice as a service to companies, corporate users, and general consumers.
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