Nippon Pallet Pool CoTSE:4690 42 Operating Margin % is 5.71% as of Sep. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 5.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:4690 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,001.43. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks worse than 50.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4690'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.13 Med: 5.9 Max: 13.31
Current: 5.22
TSE:4690's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 50.38% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.24
vs TSE:4690: 5.22
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
TSE:4690 vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a Operating Margin % of 5.71% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks #198 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.71% is near median its 10-year median of 5.90. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 5.71% is 9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks #198 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Pallet Pool Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks #198 out of 393 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Nippon Pallet Pool Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 5.71% is 9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.90 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Nippon Pallet Pool 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.24, based on 393 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. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Operating Margin % of 5.71% is 9% 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Operating Margin % is 5.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a current Operating Margin % of 5.71%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,001.43, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.90 and 9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.24. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690), the current Operating Margin % is 5.71% as of Sep. 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,001.43.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4690:
Operating Margin %: 5.71% (near median its 10-year median of 5.90)
GF Value™: 円2,001.43 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#198 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the business of providing a pallet pool system that enables corporate activities and supports physical distribution. The products of the company include palette, Nestainer, Oricon Cart, Boards and Boxes, and others. The company also provides Plastic pallets, Wooden pallets, Fold Deck, Assist Suit, and other products on rental basis.
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