Takasago Tekko KKTSE:5458 +0.16%74 Operating Margin % is 8.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 4.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:5458 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円918.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, Takasago Tekko KK ranks better than 61.48% on this metric.
Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458) 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.
Takasago Tekko KK Operating Margin % Related Terms
Takasago Tekko KK Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Takasago Tekko KK'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:5458 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Takasago Tekko KK'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.
Takasago Tekko KK Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Takasago Tekko KK's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Takasago Tekko KK'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.
Takasago Tekko KK'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.
Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458) has a Operating Margin % of 8.52% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Takasago Tekko KK and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 4.68. Over the past decade, Takasago Tekko KK's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.70 to 7.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Takasago Tekko KK ranks #235 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Takasago Tekko KK's Operating Margin % too high?
Takasago Tekko KK's current Operating Margin % of 8.52% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 4.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 7.37. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. Takasago Tekko KK's value of 8.52% is 184% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takasago Tekko KK ranks #235 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Takasago Tekko KK has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takasago Tekko KK's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Takasago Tekko KK ranks #235 out of 610 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Takasago Tekko KK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. Takasago Tekko KK's value of 8.52% is 184% above this benchmark. Historically, Takasago Tekko KK's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.70 to 7.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.68 vs. the industry median of 3.00, Takasago Tekko KK 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.00, based on 610 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. Takasago Tekko KK's current Operating Margin % of 8.52% is 184% 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 Takasago Tekko KK and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takasago Tekko KK's current Operating Margin % is 8.52%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 4.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takasago Tekko KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円918.01, compared to a current price of 円1,215.00 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.52%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 4.68 and 184% above the Steel industry median of 3.00. Takasago Tekko KK's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458), the current Operating Margin % is 8.52% 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 Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takasago Tekko KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,215.00 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円918.01.
GuruFocus considers Takasago Tekko KK to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5458:
Operating Margin %: 8.52% (82% above median its 10-year median of 4.68)
GF Value™: 円918.01 vs. price of 円1,215.00 (32.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 184% above the Steel median (#235 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5458 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Takasago Tekko KK is engaged in the steel production business. The company manufactures and sells a wide range of cold rolled steel sheets and steel strips made from ordinary steel and special steel such as electromagnetic plates and sheets, and embossed stainless steel. In addition, the company also processed products with different characteristics, developed from stainless steel materials.
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