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LiB Consulting CoTSE:480A -0.21%18 Operating Margin % is 14.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 8.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:480A with a GF Score™ of 18/100. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, LiB Consulting Co ranks better than 75.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LiB Consulting Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:480A'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.86 Med: 8.21 Max: 13.74
Current: 13.74
TSE:480A's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 75.51% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.365
vs TSE:480A: 13.74
LiB Consulting Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
LiB Consulting Co (TSE:480A) 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.
LiB Consulting Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
LiB Consulting Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LiB Consulting 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.
LiB Consulting Co Operating Margin % Chart
LiB Consulting Co Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
-0.86
8.21
13.74
LiB Consulting Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Dec24
Jun25
Dec25
Operating Margin %
0.00
0.00
12.76
14.61
TSE:480A vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, LiB Consulting 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.
LiB Consulting Co Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, LiB Consulting Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LiB Consulting 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.
LiB Consulting Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
LiB Consulting Co (TSE:480A) has a Operating Margin % of 14.61% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on LiB Consulting Co and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 8.21. According to the industry distribution chart, LiB Consulting Co ranks #262 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is LiB Consulting Co's Operating Margin % too high?
LiB Consulting Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.61% is 78% above median its 10-year median of 8.21. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.37. LiB Consulting Co's value of 14.61% is 129.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LiB Consulting Co ranks #262 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LiB Consulting Co has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LiB Consulting Co's Operating Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, LiB Consulting Co ranks #262 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places LiB Consulting Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.37. LiB Consulting Co's value of 14.61% is 129.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.21 vs. the industry median of 6.37, LiB Consulting 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.37, based on 1,070 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. LiB Consulting Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.61% is 129.5% 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 LiB Consulting Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LiB Consulting Co's current Operating Margin % is 14.61%, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 8.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LiB Consulting Co stock overvalued right now?
LiB Consulting Co (TSE:480A) has a current Operating Margin % of 14.61%. The current Operating Margin % is 14.61%, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 8.21 and 129.5% above the Business Services industry median of 6.37. LiB Consulting Co's overall GF Score™ is 18/100. 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 LiB Consulting Co (TSE:480A), the current Operating Margin % is 14.61% as of Dec. 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.
LiB Consulting Co Ltd is engaged in Comprehensive management consulting services, along with the design and delivery of executive education and corporate training programs.
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