Waseda Academy CoTSE:4718 +0.90%85 Operating Margin % is 11.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 6.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:4718 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,111.10 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 255 Education companies, Waseda Academy Co ranks better than 51.37% on this metric.
Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) 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.
Waseda Academy Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Waseda Academy Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waseda Academy 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:4718 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Waseda Academy 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.
Waseda Academy Co Operating Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waseda Academy Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waseda Academy Co'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.
Waseda Academy Co'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.
Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) has a Operating Margin % of 11.83% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 6.40. Over the past decade, Waseda Academy Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.18 to 10.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #124 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Waseda Academy Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Waseda Academy Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.83% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 6.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.18 to a high of 10.52. The Education industry median Operating Margin % is 9.59. Waseda Academy Co's value of 11.83% is 23.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #124 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waseda Academy Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waseda Academy Co's Operating Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #124 out of 255 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Waseda Academy Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.59. Waseda Academy Co's value of 11.83% is 23.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Waseda Academy Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.18 to 10.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.40 vs. the industry median of 9.59, Waseda Academy 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 Education company?
The median Operating Margin % among Education companies is 9.59, based on 255 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. Waseda Academy Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.83% is 23.4% 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 Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waseda Academy Co's current Operating Margin % is 11.83%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 6.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waseda Academy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,111.10, compared to a current price of 円2,455.00 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.83%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 6.40 and 23.4% above the Education industry median of 9.59. Waseda Academy Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718), the current Operating Margin % is 11.83% 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,455.00 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,111.10.
GuruFocus considers Waseda Academy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4718:
Operating Margin %: 11.83% (85% above median its 10-year median of 6.40)
GF Value™: 円2,111.10 vs. price of 円2,455.00 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.4% above the Education median (#124 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4718 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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