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.
Def Consulting Operating Margin % Related Terms
Def Consulting Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Def Consulting'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:4833 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Def Consulting'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.
Def Consulting Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Def Consulting's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Def Consulting'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.
Def Consulting'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.
Def Consulting (TSE:4833) has a Operating Margin % of -34.71% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Def Consulting and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #1009 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is Def Consulting's Operating Margin % too high?
Def Consulting's current Operating Margin % is -34.71%. Based on the distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #1009 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Def Consulting has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Def Consulting's Operating Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #1009 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Def Consulting in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. 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 6.33, 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. 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 Def Consulting and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Def Consulting's current Operating Margin % is -34.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Def Consulting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting (TSE:4833) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円68.92, compared to a current price of 円34.00 — trading 50.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -34.71%. Def Consulting's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833), the current Operating Margin % is -34.71% 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円34.00 is trading 50.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円68.92.
GuruFocus considers Def Consulting to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4833:
Operating Margin %: -34.71%
GF Value™: 円68.92 vs. price of 円34.00 (50.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4833 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Def Consulting Inc is a strategic advisory firm specializing in business transformation, digital innovation, and operational efficiency. The company partners with organizations across industries to deliver tailored solutions that drive growth and competitiveness using consultants combined with deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge methodologies to solve complex business challenges.
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