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SCATTSE:3974 81 Operating Margin % is 7.50% as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 7.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:3974 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円472.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, SCAT ranks better than 62.16% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. SCAT's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円99 Mil. SCAT's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,322 Mil. Therefore, SCAT's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.50%.
Good Sign:
SCAT Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for SCAT's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3974'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.25 Med: 7.35 Max: 8.67
Current: 7.59
TSE:3974's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 62.16% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.94
vs TSE:3974: 7.59
SCAT's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 2.70% per year.
SCAT's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円99 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円199 Mil.
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.
SCAT Operating Margin % Related Terms
SCAT Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SCAT'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:3974 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, SCAT'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.
SCAT Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, SCAT's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SCAT'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.
SCAT's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 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.
SCAT (TSE:3974) has a Operating Margin % of 7.50% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on SCAT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.35. Over the past decade, SCAT's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.25 to 8.67. According to the industry distribution chart, SCAT ranks #1069 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is SCAT's Operating Margin % too high?
SCAT's current Operating Margin % of 7.50% is near median its 10-year median of 7.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.25 to a high of 8.67. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.94. SCAT's value of 7.50% is 90.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SCAT ranks #1069 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SCAT has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SCAT's Operating Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SCAT ranks #1069 out of 2825 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts SCAT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.94. SCAT's value of 7.50% is 90.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SCAT's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.25 to 8.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.35 vs. the industry median of 3.94, SCAT 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.94, based on 2,825 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. SCAT's current Operating Margin % of 7.50% is 90.4% 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 SCAT and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SCAT's current Operating Margin % is 7.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SCAT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCAT (TSE:3974) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円472.60, compared to a current price of 円666.00 — trading 40.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.35 and 90.4% above the Software industry median of 3.94. SCAT's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 SCAT (TSE:3974), the current Operating Margin % is 7.50% as of Apr. 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 SCAT (TSE:3974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SCAT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円666.00 is trading 40.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円472.60.
GuruFocus considers SCAT to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3974:
Operating Margin %: 7.50% (near median its 10-year median of 7.35)
GF Value™: 円472.60 vs. price of 円666.00 (40.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.4% above the Software median (#1069 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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