Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850) Operating Margin %: 14.12% (As of Jan. 2026) — 887% Above Median

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TSE:7850 Sougou Shouken Co Ltd TSE:7850
66 GF Score
Price 円808.00
GF Value 円897.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sougou Shouken Co Operating Margin %?

Sougou Shouken Co TSE:7850 +0.37% 66 Operating Margin % is 14.12% as of Jan. 2026, which is 887% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:7850 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円897.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Business Services companies, Sougou Shouken Co ranks worse than 76.66% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Sougou Shouken Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円835 Mil. Sougou Shouken Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円5,909 Mil. Therefore, Sougou Shouken Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 14.12%.

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

TSE:7850' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.18   Med: 1.43   Max: 11.9
Current: 0.28


TSE:7850's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
76.66% of 1067 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.37 vs TSE:7850: 0.28

Sougou Shouken Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Sougou Shouken Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円835 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円45 Mil.


Sougou Shouken Co  (TSE:7850) 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.


Sougou Shouken Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


Sougou Shouken Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sougou Shouken 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.

Sougou Shouken Co Operating Margin % Chart

Sougou Shouken Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Operating Margin %
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Sougou Shouken Co Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -5.26 -26.66 2.07 14.12 -9.85

TSE:7850 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sougou Shouken 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.


Sougou Shouken Co Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sougou Shouken Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sougou Shouken 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.

Sougou Shouken Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Jul. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 )
=351.172 / 16236.035
=2.16 %

Sougou Shouken Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=834.595 / 5908.958
=14.12 %

* 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 14.12% mean?
Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850) has a Operating Margin % of 14.12% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sougou Shouken Co and its competitors. This is 887% above median its historical median of 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Sougou Shouken Co ranks #818 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Sougou Shouken Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Sougou Shouken Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.12% is 887% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.37. Sougou Shouken Co's value of 14.12% is 121.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sougou Shouken Co ranks #818 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sougou Shouken Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sougou Shouken Co's Operating Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sougou Shouken Co ranks #818 out of 1067 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sougou Shouken Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.37. Sougou Shouken Co's value of 14.12% is 121.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 6.37, Sougou Shouken Co 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.37, based on 1,067 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. Sougou Shouken Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.12% is 121.7% 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 Sougou Shouken Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sougou Shouken Co's current Operating Margin % is 14.12%, which is 887% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sougou Shouken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円897.82, compared to a current price of 円808.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.12%, which is 887% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 121.7% above the Business Services industry median of 6.37. Sougou Shouken Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850), the current Operating Margin % is 14.12% as of Jan. 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 Sougou Shouken Co (TSE:7850) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sougou Shouken Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円808.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円897.82. GuruFocus considers Sougou Shouken Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7850:

  • Operating Margin %: 14.12% (887% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
  • GF Value™: 円897.82 vs. price of 円808.00 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 121.7% above the Business Services median (#818 of 1067)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7850 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sougou Shouken Co Business Description

Address 3-4-48 Higashi-Naebo2jo, Higashi-ku, Hokkaido, Sapporo, JPN, 007-0802
Sougou Shouken Co Ltd provides commercial printing services in Japan. It is engaged in planning, design, printing, and processing of leaflets, catalogs, posters, DMs, POPs, and publications. Its services include advertising inserts and flyers, POP advertising, Postures, and brochures, among others. It is also involved in printing new year cards and the production of the exhibition, seminar, and various promotional materials for event planning and sales promotion.
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