Kimura Co (TSE:7461) Operating Margin %: 0.17% (As of Mar. 2026) — 97% Below Median

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TSE:7461 Kimura Co Ltd TSE:7461
63 GF Score
Price 円491.00
GF Value 円552.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kimura Co Operating Margin %?

Kimura Co TSE:7461 +0.41% 63 Operating Margin % is 0.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 5.10. GuruFocus rates TSE:7461 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円552.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Building Materials companies, Kimura Co ranks worse than 67.74% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Kimura Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円30 Mil. Kimura Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円17,871 Mil. Therefore, Kimura Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17%.

Warning Sign:

Kimura Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.9%.

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

TSE:7461' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.87   Med: 5.1   Max: 6.24
Current: 2.87


TSE:7461's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
67.74% of 403 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.62 vs TSE:7461: 2.87

Kimura Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -11.90% per year.

Kimura Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円30 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,067 Mil.


Kimura Co  (TSE:7461) 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.


Kimura Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


Kimura Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kimura Co'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.

Kimura Co Operating Margin % Chart

Kimura Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
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Kimura Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 3.37 5.93 4.82 5.38 0.17

TSE:7461 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Kimura 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.


Kimura Co Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kimura Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:7461
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Kimura 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.

Kimura Co'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 )
=1067.334 / 37165.333
=2.87 %

Kimura Co'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 )
=29.918 / 17871.378
=0.17 %

* 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 0.17% mean?
Kimura Co (TSE:7461) has a Operating Margin % of 0.17% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kimura Co and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 5.10. Over the past decade, Kimura Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.87 to 6.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimura Co ranks #273 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Kimura Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Kimura Co's current Operating Margin % of 0.17% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 5.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.87 to a high of 6.24. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.62. Kimura Co's value of 0.17% is 97.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimura Co ranks #273 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimura Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimura Co's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kimura Co ranks #273 out of 403 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kimura Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.62. Kimura Co's value of 0.17% is 97.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kimura Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.87 to 6.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.10 vs. the industry median of 7.62, Kimura Co 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 Building Materials company?
The median Operating Margin % among Building Materials companies is 7.62, based on 403 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. Kimura Co's current Operating Margin % of 0.17% is 97.8% 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 Kimura Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimura Co's current Operating Margin % is 0.17%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 5.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimura Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimura Co (TSE:7461) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円552.73, compared to a current price of 円491.00 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.17%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 5.10 and 97.8% below the Building Materials industry median of 7.62. Kimura Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Kimura Co (TSE:7461), the current Operating Margin % is 0.17% 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 Kimura Co (TSE:7461) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimura Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円491.00 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円552.73. GuruFocus considers Kimura Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7461:

  • Operating Margin %: 0.17% (97% below median its 10-year median of 5.10)
  • GF Value™: 円552.73 vs. price of 円491.00 (11.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.8% below the Building Materials median (#273 of 403)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kimura Co Business Description

Address No. 3, No. 1, Article 6, North 6 Higashi Higashi ku, Hokkaido, Sapporo, JPN, 060-8576
Kimura Co Ltd is a Japanese based general trading company in building materials. Its product portfolio includes building materials, power tools, do-it-yourself goods, doors, windows, and system kitchen products. In addition, the company also operates in the real estate business.
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