Kokyo (TSE:5887) Operating Margin %: 3.89% (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Below Median


TSE:5887 Kokyo Inc TSE:5887
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What is Kokyo Operating Margin %?

Kokyo TSE:5887 23 Operating Margin % is 3.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 4.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:5887 with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Kokyo's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円46 Mil. Kokyo's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,172 Mil. Therefore, Kokyo's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.89%.

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

TSE:5887' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.62   Med: 4.46   Max: 6.88
Current: 3.58


TSE:5887's Operating Margin % is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 3.81 vs TSE:5887: 3.58

Kokyo's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Kokyo's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円46 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 円80 Mil.


Kokyo  (TSE:5887) 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.


Kokyo Operating Margin % Related Terms


Kokyo Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kokyo'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.

Kokyo Operating Margin % Chart

Kokyo Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
2.62 4.46 6.88 5.95 3.58

Kokyo Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.18 -1.15 10.81 3.25 3.89

TSE:5887 vs : Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kokyo'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.


Kokyo Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kokyo's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kokyo's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Kokyo 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.

Kokyo's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=80.022 / 2232.617
=3.58 %

Kokyo's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=45.577 / 1171.804
=3.89 %

* 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 3.89% mean?
Kokyo (TSE:5887) has a Operating Margin % of 3.89% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kokyo and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 4.46. Over the past decade, Kokyo's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.62 to 6.88.
Is Kokyo's Operating Margin % too high?
Kokyo's current Operating Margin % of 3.89% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 4.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.62 to a high of 6.88. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Kokyo's value of 3.89% is 2.1% above this industry median. Overall, Kokyo has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kokyo's Operating Margin % compare to ?
Kokyo's Operating Margin % of 3.89% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Kokyo's value of 3.89% is 2.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kokyo's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.62 to 6.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.46 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Kokyo 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 3.81, based on 2,472 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. Kokyo's current Operating Margin % of 3.89% is 2.1% 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 Kokyo and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kokyo's current Operating Margin % is 3.89%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 4.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kokyo stock overvalued right now?
Kokyo (TSE:5887) has a current Operating Margin % of 3.89%. The current Operating Margin % is 3.89%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 4.46 and 2.1% above the Hardware industry median of 3.81. Kokyo's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Kokyo (TSE:5887), the current Operating Margin % is 3.89% as of Dec. 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.

Kokyo Business Description

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Address 131, Takeda Nishidan Kawaramachi, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, JPN, 612-8429
Kokyo Inc is specializes in the laser industry, providing a platform that connects companies, engineers, and researchers involved in light and lasers. The company is a single segment engaged in the sale of laser-related products and related businesses.
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