Hatena Co (TSE:3930) Operating Margin %: 86.06% (As of Jan. 2026) — 701% Above Median


TSE:3930 Hatena Co Ltd TSE:3930
78 GF Score
Price 円1,032.00
GF Value 円956.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hatena Co Operating Margin %?

Hatena Co TSE:3930 +4.98% 78 Operating Margin % is 86.06% as of Jan. 2026, which is 701% above its 10-year median of 10.75. GuruFocus rates TSE:3930 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円956.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Interactive Media companies, Hatena Co ranks better than 57.32% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Hatena Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円1,548 Mil. Hatena Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円1,799 Mil. Therefore, Hatena Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 86.06%.

Warning Sign:

Hatena Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -16.3%.

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

TSE:3930' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.06   Med: 10.75   Max: 32.22
Current: 5.82


TSE:3930's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
57.32% of 553 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.99 vs TSE:3930: 5.82

Hatena Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -16.30% per year.

Hatena Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円1,548 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円211 Mil.


Hatena Co  (TSE:3930) 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.


Hatena Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


Hatena Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hatena 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.

Hatena Co Operating Margin % Chart

Hatena Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.49 10.61 5.50 2.06 8.95

Hatena Co Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 1.07 3.02 85.35 -73.05 86.06

TSE:3930 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Hatena 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.


Hatena Co Operating Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Hatena Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hatena Co's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Hatena Co 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.

Hatena Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Jul. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 )
=339.493 / 3794.875
=8.95 %

Hatena Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=1548.398 / 1799.129
=86.06 %

* 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 86.06% mean?
Hatena Co (TSE:3930) has a Operating Margin % of 86.06% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hatena Co and its competitors. This is 701% above median its historical median of 10.75. Over the past decade, Hatena Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.06 to 32.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Hatena Co ranks #236 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Hatena Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Hatena Co's current Operating Margin % of 86.06% is 701% above median its 10-year median of 10.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.06 to a high of 32.22. The Interactive Media industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Hatena Co's value of 86.06% is 2778.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hatena Co ranks #236 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hatena Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hatena Co's Operating Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Hatena Co ranks #236 out of 553 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hatena Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Hatena Co's value of 86.06% is 2778.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hatena Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.06 to 32.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.75 vs. the industry median of 2.99, Hatena 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Operating Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 2.99, based on 553 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. Hatena Co's current Operating Margin % of 86.06% is 2778.3% 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 Hatena Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hatena Co's current Operating Margin % is 86.06%, which is 701% above median its own 10-year median of 10.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hatena Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatena Co (TSE:3930) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円956.04, compared to a current price of 円1,032.00 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 86.06%, which is 701% above median its 10-year median of 10.75 and 2778.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.99. Hatena Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Hatena Co (TSE:3930), the current Operating Margin % is 86.06% as of Jan. 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 Hatena Co (TSE:3930) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatena Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,032.00 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円956.04. GuruFocus considers Hatena Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3930:

  • Operating Margin %: 86.06% (701% above median its 10-year median of 10.75)
  • GF Value™: 円956.04 vs. price of 円1,032.00 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2778.3% above the Interactive Media median (#236 of 553)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3930 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hatena Co Business Description

Address Takamiya-cho 206, Yubinbango, Kyoto Prefecture Oike Aino-cho HigashiIri, Oike building, 9th floor, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 604-0835
Hatena Co Ltd provides internet content platform services and content marketing services technology solutions. Its content platform services include the blog, bookmark services, and shared dictionary service.
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