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Chori CoTSE:8014 -1.14%77 Operating Margin % is 3.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 2.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:8014 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,417.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 547 Conglomerates companies, Chori Co ranks worse than 58.32% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Chori Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,063 Mil. Chori Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円77,682 Mil. Therefore, Chori Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.94%.
Good Sign:
Chori Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chori Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8014'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.69 Med: 2.89 Max: 4.89
Current: 4.42
TSE:8014's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 58.32% of 547
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.79
vs TSE:8014: 4.42
Chori Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 18.80% per year.
Chori Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,063 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13,425 Mil.
Chori Co (TSE:8014) 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.
Chori Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Chori Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chori 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:8014 vs MMM, HON: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Chori 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.
Chori Co Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Chori Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chori 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.
Chori 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.
Chori Co (TSE:8014) has a Operating Margin % of 3.94% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chori Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 2.89. Over the past decade, Chori Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.69 to 4.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Chori Co ranks #319 out of 547 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Chori Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Chori Co's current Operating Margin % of 3.94% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 4.89. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Chori Co's value of 3.94% is 32% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chori Co ranks #319 out of 547 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chori Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chori Co's Operating Margin % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Chori Co ranks #319 out of 547 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Chori Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Chori Co's value of 3.94% is 32% below this benchmark. Historically, Chori Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.69 to 4.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.89 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Chori 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.79, based on 547 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. Chori Co's current Operating Margin % of 3.94% is 32% 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 Chori Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chori Co's current Operating Margin % is 3.94%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 2.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chori Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chori Co (TSE:8014) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,417.76, compared to a current price of 円3,905.00 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.94%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.89 and 32% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.79. Chori Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Chori Co (TSE:8014), the current Operating Margin % is 3.94% 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 Chori Co (TSE:8014) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chori Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,905.00 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,417.76.
GuruFocus considers Chori Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8014:
Operating Margin %: 3.94% (36% above median its 10-year median of 2.89)
GF Value™: 円3,417.76 vs. price of 円3,905.00 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32% below the Conglomerates median (#319 of 547)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8014 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chori Co Ltd engages in textiles, chemicals, and machinery businesses. The textile business is engaged in weaving, knitting, dyeing and sewing. It sells polyester threads mainly for materials such as car seats, and handling fabrics centering on car seats and for apparels. Chemical business develops inorganic chemicals and mineral products for cosmetics, personal care and food additive applications. Machinery businesses export agricultural machinery, construction machinery, industrial equipment, and marine equipment. Chori has geographic operations in China, Japan, Europe, the United States, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.
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