Toyo Gosei Co (TSE:4970) Operating Margin %: 13.83% (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Above Median

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TSE:4970 Toyo Gosei Co Ltd TSE:4970
77 GF Score
Price 円12,540.00
GF Value 円9,415.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Toyo Gosei Co Operating Margin %?

Toyo Gosei Co TSE:4970 -16.40% 77 Operating Margin % is 13.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 9.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:4970 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円9,415.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Toyo Gosei Co ranks better than 62.27% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Toyo Gosei Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,597 Mil. Toyo Gosei Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11,548 Mil. Therefore, Toyo Gosei Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.83%.

Warning Sign:

Toyo Gosei Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Toyo Gosei Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4970' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.9   Med: 9.77   Max: 14.55
Current: 8.75


TSE:4970's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
62.27% of 1577 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.03 vs TSE:4970: 8.75

Toyo Gosei Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -6.00% per year.

Toyo Gosei Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,597 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,669 Mil.


Toyo Gosei Co  (TSE:4970) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Toyo Gosei Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


Toyo Gosei Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Toyo Gosei 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.

Toyo Gosei Co Operating Margin % Chart

Toyo Gosei Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
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Toyo Gosei Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.80 4.36 5.27 10.26 13.83

TSE:4970 vs DOW: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Toyo Gosei 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.


Toyo Gosei Co Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Toyo Gosei Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Toyo Gosei Co's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Toyo Gosei 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.

Toyo Gosei Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=3669 / 41956
=8.74 %

Toyo Gosei Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1597 / 11548
=13.83 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 13.83% mean?
Toyo Gosei Co (TSE:4970) has a Operating Margin % of 13.83% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Toyo Gosei Co and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 9.77. Over the past decade, Toyo Gosei Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.90 to 14.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Toyo Gosei Co ranks #595 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Toyo Gosei Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Toyo Gosei Co's current Operating Margin % of 13.83% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 9.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.90 to a high of 14.55. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Toyo Gosei Co's value of 13.83% is 129.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Toyo Gosei Co ranks #595 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Toyo Gosei Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toyo Gosei Co's Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Toyo Gosei Co ranks #595 out of 1577 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Toyo Gosei Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Toyo Gosei Co's value of 13.83% is 129.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Toyo Gosei Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.90 to 14.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.77 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Toyo Gosei 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.03, based on 1,577 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. Toyo Gosei Co's current Operating Margin % of 13.83% is 129.4% 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 Toyo Gosei Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Toyo Gosei Co's current Operating Margin % is 13.83%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 9.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toyo Gosei Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toyo Gosei Co (TSE:4970) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円9,415.81, compared to a current price of 円12,540.00 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.83%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 9.77 and 129.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Toyo Gosei Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Toyo Gosei Co (TSE:4970), the current Operating Margin % is 13.83% 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 Toyo Gosei Co (TSE:4970) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toyo Gosei Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円12,540.00 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円9,415.81. GuruFocus considers Toyo Gosei Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4970:

  • Operating Margin %: 13.83% (42% above median its 10-year median of 9.77)
  • GF Value™: 円9,415.81 vs. price of 円12,540.00 (33.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 129.4% above the Chemicals median (#595 of 1577)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4970 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Toyo Gosei Co Business Description

Address 1-22-16, Asakusabashi Taito-ku, Hulic Asakusabashi Building, 8th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 111-0053
Toyo Gosei Co Ltd is divided into Photosensitive materials, Green chemical, Energy, Aroma Chemical, and Logistics. Photosensitive materials include manufacturing of photoresist-type materials vital to semiconductors, LCD displays, and plasma displays. Green chemical involves recycling, purification and separation of waste solvents, Energy includes manufacturing of ionic liquids and electrolytes for lithium ion secondary batteries and double layer capacitors. Aroma chemical comprises of manufacturing and sale of materials for the fragrance and flavoring industries and Logistics involves support from storage to transport of dangerous substance.
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