CELM (TSE:7367) Operating Margin %: 0.80% (As of Mar. 2026) — 93% Below Median

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TSE:7367 CELM Inc TSE:7367
81 GF Score
Price 円335.00
GF Value 円549.66
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is CELM Operating Margin %?

CELM TSE:7367 -0.30% 81 Operating Margin % is 0.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 11.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:7367 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円549.66 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,067 Business Services companies, CELM ranks better than 69.82% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. CELM's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19 Mil. CELM's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,326 Mil. Therefore, CELM's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80%.

Good Sign:

CELM Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

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

TSE:7367' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.15   Med: 11.6   Max: 13.84
Current: 11.27


TSE:7367's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
69.82% of 1067 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.37 vs TSE:7367: 11.27

CELM's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.

CELM's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,162 Mil.


CELM  (TSE:7367) 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.


CELM Operating Margin % Related Terms


CELM Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CELM'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.

CELM Operating Margin % Chart

CELM Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 11.27 12.89 13.84 13.13 11.27

CELM Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 11.41 16.36 14.66 0.80

TSE:7367 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, CELM'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.


CELM Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CELM's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CELM 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.

CELM's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=1162.04 / 10308.214
=11.27 %

CELM's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=18.569 / 2325.901
=0.80 %

* 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 0.80% mean?
CELM (TSE:7367) has a Operating Margin % of 0.80% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CELM and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 11.60. Over the past decade, CELM's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.15 to 13.84. According to the industry distribution chart, CELM ranks #322 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is CELM's Operating Margin % too high?
CELM's current Operating Margin % of 0.80% is 93% below median its 10-year median of 11.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.15 to a high of 13.84. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.37. CELM's value of 0.80% is 87.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CELM ranks #322 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CELM has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CELM's Operating Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CELM ranks #322 out of 1067 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts CELM in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.37. CELM's value of 0.80% is 87.4% below this benchmark. Historically, CELM's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.15 to 13.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.60 vs. the industry median of 6.37, CELM 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.37, based on 1,067 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. CELM's current Operating Margin % of 0.80% is 87.4% 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 CELM and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CELM's current Operating Margin % is 0.80%, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 11.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CELM stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CELM (TSE:7367) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円549.66, compared to a current price of 円335.00 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.80%, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 11.60 and 87.4% below the Business Services industry median of 6.37. CELM's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 CELM (TSE:7367), the current Operating Margin % is 0.80% 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 CELM (TSE:7367) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CELM stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円335.00 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円549.66. GuruFocus considers CELM to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7367:

  • Operating Margin %: 0.80% (93% below median its 10-year median of 11.60)
  • GF Value™: 円549.66 vs. price of 円335.00 (39.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100
  • Industry Position: 87.4% below the Business Services median (#322 of 1067)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7367 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CELM Business Description

Address 1-19-19 Ebisu, Ebisu Business Tower 7th Floor, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0013
CELM Inc is involved in the human resource development and organizational development business. It provides in-house training, human resource development consulting, organizational development consulting, organization survey, personnel system design, and other services. The company includes two reportable segments: Organization and Human Resources Development Business; and Stakeholder Relations Business.
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