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Arisawa Mfg CoTSE:5208 +1.91%82 Operating Margin % is 11.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 6.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:5208 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,771.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks better than 76.52% on this metric.
Arisawa Mfg Co (TSE:5208) 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.
Arisawa Mfg Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Arisawa Mfg Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arisawa Mfg 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:5208 vs APH, GLW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Arisawa Mfg 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.
Arisawa Mfg Co Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arisawa Mfg Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arisawa Mfg 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.
Arisawa Mfg 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.
Arisawa Mfg Co (TSE:5208) has a Operating Margin % of 11.11% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 6.85. Over the past decade, Arisawa Mfg Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.52 to 10.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #582 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Arisawa Mfg Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.11% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 6.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.52 to a high of 10.28. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Arisawa Mfg Co's value of 11.11% is 192.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #582 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arisawa Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arisawa Mfg Co's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #582 out of 2479 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Arisawa Mfg Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Arisawa Mfg Co's value of 11.11% is 192.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Arisawa Mfg Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.52 to 10.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.85 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Arisawa Mfg 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,479 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. Arisawa Mfg Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.11% is 192.4% 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 Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arisawa Mfg Co's current Operating Margin % is 11.11%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 6.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arisawa Mfg Co (TSE:5208) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,771.40, compared to a current price of 円2,509.00 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.11%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 6.85 and 192.4% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Arisawa Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Arisawa Mfg Co (TSE:5208), the current Operating Margin % is 11.11% 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 Arisawa Mfg Co (TSE:5208) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arisawa Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,509.00 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,771.40.
GuruFocus considers Arisawa Mfg Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5208:
Operating Margin %: 11.11% (62% above median its 10-year median of 6.85)
GF Value™: 円1,771.40 vs. price of 円2,509.00 (41.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 192.4% above the Hardware median (#582 of 2479)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5208 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arisawa Mfg Co Ltd is a Japanese based company, engages in the manufacture and sale of electronic materials of electronic materials. The company provides electronic materials used in personal computers and cellular phones; and optoelectronic materials such as Fresnel lenses for projection TV; electrical insulating materials; and structural materials. It also offers display materials comprising anti-reflection films, 3D display filters, special optical films, 3D display equipment, polarizing plates, hard-coating films, and projection screens.
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