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Seed CoTSE:7743 -0.37%70 Operating Margin % is 1.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 5.08. GuruFocus rates TSE:7743 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円543.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 815 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Seed Co ranks better than 52.15% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Seed Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円307 Mil. Seed Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円16,798 Mil. Therefore, Seed Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.83%.
Good Sign:
Seed Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seed Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7743'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.06 Med: 5.08 Max: 7.57
Current: 4.24
TSE:7743's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 52.15% of 815
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 3.17
vs TSE:7743: 4.24
Seed Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
Seed Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円307 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,440 Mil.
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.
Seed Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Seed Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seed 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:7743 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Seed 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.
Seed Co Operating Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Seed Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seed 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.
Seed Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Seed Co (TSE:7743) has a Operating Margin % of 1.83% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Seed Co and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 5.08. Over the past decade, Seed Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.06 to 7.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Seed Co ranks #390 out of 815 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Seed Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Seed Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.83% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 5.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.06 to a high of 7.57. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Operating Margin % is 3.17. Seed Co's value of 1.83% is 42.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seed Co ranks #390 out of 815 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seed Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seed Co's Operating Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Seed Co ranks #390 out of 815 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Seed Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.17. Seed Co's value of 1.83% is 42.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Seed Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.06 to 7.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.08 vs. the industry median of 3.17, Seed 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Operating Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 3.17, based on 815 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. Seed Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.83% is 42.3% 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 Seed Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seed Co's current Operating Margin % is 1.83%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 5.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seed Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seed Co (TSE:7743) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円543.95, compared to a current price of 円535.00 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.83%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 5.08 and 42.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 3.17. Seed Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Seed Co (TSE:7743), the current Operating Margin % is 1.83% 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 Seed Co (TSE:7743) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seed Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円535.00 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円543.95.
GuruFocus considers Seed Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7743:
Operating Margin %: 1.83% (64% below median its 10-year median of 5.08)
GF Value™: 円543.95 vs. price of 円535.00 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#390 of 815)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7743 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seed Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sells of contact lenses, glasses frames, and other eye care products in Japan. Its main products include SEED 1dayPure daily disposable lenses, SEED Fine disposable lenses, SEED S-1 high oxygen permeability hard contact lenses.
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