Japan Investment Adviser CoTSE:7172 -0.39%86 Operating Margin % is 39.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 40.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:7172 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,123.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Business Services companies, Japan Investment Adviser Co ranks better than 98.88% on this metric.
Japan Investment Adviser Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Investment Adviser Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7172'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.21 Med: 40.65 Max: 58.3
Current: 51.08
TSE:7172's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 98.88% of 1068
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.33
vs TSE:7172: 51.08
Japan Investment Adviser Co (TSE:7172) 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.
Japan Investment Adviser Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Japan Investment Adviser Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Japan Investment Adviser Co Operating Margin % Chart
TSE:7172 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Japan Investment Adviser 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.
Japan Investment Adviser Co Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Japan Investment Adviser Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Investment Adviser Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Japan Investment Adviser 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.
Japan Investment Adviser Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Japan Investment Adviser Co (TSE:7172) has a Operating Margin % of 39.24% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Investment Adviser Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.65. Over the past decade, Japan Investment Adviser Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.21 to 58.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Investment Adviser Co ranks #12 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Japan Investment Adviser Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Japan Investment Adviser Co's current Operating Margin % of 39.24% is near median its 10-year median of 40.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.21 to a high of 58.30. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Japan Investment Adviser Co's value of 39.24% is 519.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Investment Adviser Co ranks #12 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Investment Adviser Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Investment Adviser Co's Operating Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Japan Investment Adviser Co ranks #12 out of 1068 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Japan Investment Adviser Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Japan Investment Adviser Co's value of 39.24% is 519.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Investment Adviser Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.21 to 58.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.65 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Japan Investment Adviser 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,068 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. Japan Investment Adviser Co's current Operating Margin % of 39.24% is 519.9% 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 Japan Investment Adviser Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Investment Adviser Co's current Operating Margin % is 39.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Investment Adviser Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Investment Adviser Co (TSE:7172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,123.57, compared to a current price of 円2,067.00 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 39.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.65 and 519.9% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Japan Investment Adviser Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Japan Investment Adviser Co (TSE:7172), the current Operating Margin % is 39.24% 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.
Is Japan Investment Adviser Co (TSE:7172) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Investment Adviser Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,067.00 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,123.57.
GuruFocus considers Japan Investment Adviser Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7172:
Operating Margin %: 39.24% (near median its 10-year median of 40.65)
GF Value™: 円2,123.57 vs. price of 円2,067.00 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 519.9% above the Business Services median (#12 of 1068)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Investment Adviser Co Ltd is a financial solution provider. It provides financial solution services through its operating lease and other financial businesses.
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