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Starts Publishing Corp operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starts Publishing's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7849'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.83 Med: 13.22 Max: 27.25
Current: 15.88
TSE:7849's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 85.88% of 1013
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs TSE:7849: 15.88
Starts Publishing's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 35.60% per year.
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.
Starts Publishing Operating Margin % Related Terms
Starts Publishing Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starts Publishing'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:7849 vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starts Publishing's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starts Publishing'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.
Starts Publishing's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) has a Operating Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Starts Publishing and its competitors. Over the past decade, Starts Publishing's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.83 to 27.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #143 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Starts Publishing's Operating Margin % too high?
Starts Publishing's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.83 to a high of 27.25. Based on the distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #143 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Starts Publishing has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starts Publishing's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starts Publishing ranks #143 out of 1013 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Starts Publishing in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Historically, Starts Publishing's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.83 to 27.25 over the past decade. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.42, based on 1,013 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. 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 Starts Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starts Publishing's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starts Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,954.10, compared to a current price of 円3,490.00 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Starts Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849), the current Operating Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Starts Publishing (TSE:7849) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starts Publishing stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,490.00 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,954.10.
GuruFocus considers Starts Publishing to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7849:
Operating Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円3,954.10 vs. price of 円3,490.00 (11.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starts Publishing Corp is engaged in Tokyo marketing domain which include event planning and management and sales to publishing store, and post contents of the domain. Its segments include: Book content business; and Media Solutions Business. It derives maximum revenue from Book content business segment.
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