Daito Pharmaceutical CoTSE:4577 -1.37%71 Operating Margin % is 5.18% as of Nov. 2025, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 10.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:4577 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,276.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Drug Manufacturers companies, Daito Pharmaceutical Co ranks worse than 51.83% on this metric.
Daito Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4577) 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.
Daito Pharmaceutical Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Daito Pharmaceutical Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Daito Pharmaceutical 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.
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Daito Pharmaceutical 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.
Daito Pharmaceutical Co Operating Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Daito Pharmaceutical Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daito Pharmaceutical Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Daito Pharmaceutical 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.
Daito Pharmaceutical Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 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.
Daito Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4577) has a Operating Margin % of 5.18% as of Nov. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Daito Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 10.74. Over the past decade, Daito Pharmaceutical Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.17 to 15.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Daito Pharmaceutical Co ranks #495 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Daito Pharmaceutical Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Daito Pharmaceutical Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.18% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 10.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.17 to a high of 15.08. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Operating Margin % is 7.45. Daito Pharmaceutical Co's value of 5.18% is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daito Pharmaceutical Co ranks #495 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daito Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daito Pharmaceutical Co's Operating Margin % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Daito Pharmaceutical Co ranks #495 out of 955 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Daito Pharmaceutical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.45. Daito Pharmaceutical Co's value of 5.18% is 30.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Daito Pharmaceutical Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.17 to 15.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.74 vs. the industry median of 7.45, Daito Pharmaceutical Co has consistently been below 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.45, based on 955 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. Daito Pharmaceutical Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.18% is 30.5% below 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 Daito Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daito Pharmaceutical Co's current Operating Margin % is 5.18%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 10.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daito Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daito Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4577) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,276.34, compared to a current price of 円1,224.00 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.18%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 10.74 and 30.5% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.45. Daito Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Daito Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4577), the current Operating Margin % is 5.18% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Daito Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4577) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daito Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,224.00 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,276.34.
GuruFocus considers Daito Pharmaceutical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4577:
Operating Margin %: 5.18% (52% below median its 10-year median of 10.74)
GF Value™: 円1,276.34 vs. price of 円1,224.00 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.5% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#495 of 955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4577 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSE:4577 has been successfully added to your 
