Pan Pacific International Holdings (TSE:7532) 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.
Pan Pacific International Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pan Pacific International Holdings 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.
Pan Pacific International Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
TSE:7532 vs WMT, COST, TGT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pan Pacific International Holdings'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.
Pan Pacific International Holdings Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pan Pacific International Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pan Pacific International Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Pan Pacific International Holdings 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.
* 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.
Pan Pacific International Holdings (TSE:7532) has a Operating Margin % of 7.06% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pan Pacific International Holdings and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 5.46. Over the past decade, Pan Pacific International Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.48 to 7.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Pan Pacific International Holdings ranks #61 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Pan Pacific International Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Pan Pacific International Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 7.06% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.48 to a high of 7.22. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.32. Pan Pacific International Holdings' value of 7.06% is 112.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pan Pacific International Holdings ranks #61 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pan Pacific International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pan Pacific International Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pan Pacific International Holdings ranks #61 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Pan Pacific International Holdings in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.32. Pan Pacific International Holdings' value of 7.06% is 112.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pan Pacific International Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.48 to 7.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.46 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Pan Pacific International Holdings 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.32, based on 310 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. Pan Pacific International Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 7.06% is 112.7% 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 Pan Pacific International Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pan Pacific International Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 7.06%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pan Pacific International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan Pacific International Holdings (TSE:7532) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円927.21, compared to a current price of 円850.40 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.06%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.46 and 112.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.32. Pan Pacific International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Pan Pacific International Holdings (TSE:7532), the current Operating Margin % is 7.06% 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 Pan Pacific International Holdings (TSE:7532) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan Pacific International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円850.40 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円927.21.
GuruFocus considers Pan Pacific International Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7532:
Operating Margin %: 7.06% (29% above median its 10-year median of 5.46)
GF Value™: 円927.21 vs. price of 円850.40 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 112.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#61 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7532 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pan Pacific International Holdings Business Description
Pan Pacific International Holdings is a leading operator of discount stores and general merchandise stores primarily in Japan, operating 661 stores as of early 2026 nationally. It offers a wide range of products from packaged food, cosmetics, and household products to consumer electronics. The primary store formats include the Don Quijote discount stores, Mega Donki format, and general merchandise stores operated under the UNY brand. Overseas operations concentrate on North America and Southeast Asia. The group has acquired small supermarket chains in Hawaii and California in the US and also operates stores across Singapore and Hong Kong.
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