Digital Garage Inc has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Digital Garage (TSE:4819) 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.
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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.
Digital Garage Operating Margin % Related Terms
Digital Garage Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Digital Garage'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:4819 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Digital Garage'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.
Digital Garage Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Digital Garage's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Digital Garage'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.
Digital Garage'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.
Digital Garage (TSE:4819) has a Operating Margin % of -12.57% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Digital Garage and its competitors. Over the past decade, Digital Garage's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.70 to 65.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Digital Garage ranks #841 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Digital Garage's Operating Margin % too high?
Digital Garage's current Operating Margin % is -12.57%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.70 to a high of 65.28. Based on the distribution chart, Digital Garage ranks #841 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Digital Garage has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digital Garage's Operating Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Digital Garage ranks #841 out of 2818 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Digital Garage in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.88. Historically, Digital Garage's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.70 to 65.28 over the past decade. 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 3.88, based on 2,818 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. 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 Digital Garage and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Digital Garage's current Operating Margin % is -12.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digital Garage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Garage (TSE:4819) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,088.61, compared to a current price of 円1,742.00 — trading 57.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -12.57%. Digital Garage's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 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 Digital Garage (TSE:4819), the current Operating Margin % is -12.57% 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 Digital Garage (TSE:4819) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Garage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,742.00 is trading 57.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,088.61.
GuruFocus considers Digital Garage to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4819:
Operating Margin %: -12.57%
GF Value™: 円4,088.61 vs. price of 円1,742.00 (57.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4819 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Digital Garage Inc integrates three technologies--information technology, marketing technology, and financial technology--into one solution that it provides to its business customers. The company operates three primary business segments. The incubation segment invests in and develops startups and new businesses. The marketing segment provides advertising and promotion solutions that reach consumers. The financial segment offers payment solutions to monetize Internet businesses. The marketing and financial segments provide most of the company's revenue. Digital Garage operates primarily in Japan.
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