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PLANT CoTSE:7646 -0.06%69 Operating Margin % is 1.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:7646 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,683.67 (Fairly Valued). Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, PLANT Co ranks worse than 66.56% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. PLANT Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円891 Mil. PLANT Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円47,555 Mil. Therefore, PLANT Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.87%.
Good Sign:
PLANT Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLANT Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7646'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 1.57 Max: 10.19
Current: 1.98
TSE:7646's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 66.56% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.28
vs TSE:7646: 1.98
PLANT Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
PLANT Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円891 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,919 Mil.
PLANT Co (TSE:7646) 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.
PLANT Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
PLANT Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLANT 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.
TSE:7646 vs WMT, COST, TGT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, PLANT 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.
PLANT Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PLANT Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLANT Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
PLANT Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
PLANT Co (TSE:7646) has a Operating Margin % of 1.87% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PLANT Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.57. Over the past decade, PLANT Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.01 to 10.19. According to the industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #207 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is PLANT Co's Operating Margin % too high?
PLANT Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.87% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 10.19. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. PLANT Co's value of 1.87% is 43% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #207 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PLANT Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLANT Co's Operating Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #207 out of 311 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PLANT Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. PLANT Co's value of 1.87% is 43% below this benchmark. Historically, PLANT Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.01 to 10.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.57 vs. the industry median of 3.28, PLANT 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.28, based on 311 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. PLANT Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.87% is 43% 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 PLANT Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLANT Co's current Operating Margin % is 1.87%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLANT Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co (TSE:7646) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,683.67, compared to a current price of 円1,788.00 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.87%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.57 and 43% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.28. PLANT Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646), the current Operating Margin % is 1.87% 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,788.00 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,683.67.
GuruFocus considers PLANT Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7646:
Operating Margin %: 1.87% (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.57)
GF Value™: 円1,683.67 vs. price of 円1,788.00 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43% below the Retail - Defensive median (#207 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7646 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLANT Co Ltd is a Japan-based discount retail company that operates large community-focused stores offering a wide range-of-products, including food, groceries, clothing, and household goods. The company runs three main store formats: Joyful Store (small urban grocery outlets), Home Center (DIY, garden, and non-food products), and Super Center (large stores combining fresh food and daily living products).
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