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Free StyleTSE:528A 9 Operating Margin % is 0.80% as of Sep. 2025, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 3.62. GuruFocus rates TSE:528A with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Free Style's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円7.0 Mil. Free Style's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円878.3 Mil. Therefore, Free Style's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Free Style's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:528A'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 3.62 Max: 4.12
Current: 0.8
TSE:528A's Operating Margin % is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 3.9
vs TSE:528A: 0.80
Free Style's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
Free Style Operating Margin % Related Terms
Free Style Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Free Style'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.
Free Style Operating Margin % Chart
Free Style Annual Data
Trend
Mar24
Mar25
Operating Margin %
4.12
3.12
Free Style Semi-Annual Data
Mar24
Mar25
Sep25
Operating Margin %
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0.80
TSE:528A vs UBER, CRM, SHOP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Free Style'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.
Free Style Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Free Style's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Free Style'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.
Free Style's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Free Style (TSE:528A) has a Operating Margin % of 0.80% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Free Style and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 3.62. Over the past decade, Free Style's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.80 to 4.12.
Is Free Style's Operating Margin % too high?
Free Style's current Operating Margin % of 0.80% is 78% below median its 10-year median of 3.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 4.12. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.90. Free Style's value of 0.80% is 79.5% below this industry median. Overall, Free Style has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Free Style's Operating Margin % compare to UBER and CRM?
Free Style's Operating Margin % of 0.80% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.90. Free Style's value of 0.80% is 79.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Free Style's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.80 to 4.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.62 vs. the industry median of 3.90, Free Style has consistently been below 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.90, based on 2,821 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. Free Style's current Operating Margin % of 0.80% is 79.5% below 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 Free Style and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Free Style's current Operating Margin % is 0.80%, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 3.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Free Style stock overvalued right now?
Free Style (TSE:528A) has a current Operating Margin % of 0.80%. The current Operating Margin % is 0.80%, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 3.62 and 79.5% below the Software industry median of 3.90. Free Style's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 with 3 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 Free Style (TSE:528A), the current Operating Margin % is 0.80% as of Sep. 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.
Free Style Inc is engaged in Software Development and Staffing Services. The IT Solutions Division provides a variety of services such as network infrastructure development, operation, maintenance, server and system construction, and program development. The company is also engaged in the Contract Development Business and Game Development Business.
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