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MeiwaTSE:8103 -1.10%76 Operating Margin % is 2.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 1.83. GuruFocus rates TSE:8103 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円755.49 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Meiwa ranks worse than 71.52% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Meiwa's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,964 Mil. Meiwa's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円88,214 Mil. Therefore, Meiwa's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.23%.
Good Sign:
Meiwa Corp operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meiwa's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8103'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.83 Max: 2.51
Current: 2.51
TSE:8103's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 71.52% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.69
vs TSE:8103: 2.51
Meiwa's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
Meiwa's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,964 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,132 Mil.
Meiwa (TSE:8103) 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.
Meiwa Operating Margin % Related Terms
Meiwa Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meiwa'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:8103 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Meiwa'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.
Meiwa Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Meiwa's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiwa'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.
Meiwa'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.
Meiwa (TSE:8103) has a Operating Margin % of 2.23% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Meiwa and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 1.83. Over the past decade, Meiwa's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.08 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #113 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Meiwa's Operating Margin % too high?
Meiwa's current Operating Margin % of 2.23% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 2.51. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.69. Meiwa's value of 2.23% is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #113 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiwa has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiwa's Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #113 out of 158 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Meiwa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.69. Meiwa's value of 2.23% is 52.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiwa's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.08 to 2.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.83 vs. the industry median of 4.69, Meiwa 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.69, based on 158 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. Meiwa's current Operating Margin % of 2.23% is 52.5% 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 Meiwa and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiwa's current Operating Margin % is 2.23%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 1.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiwa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa (TSE:8103) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円755.49, compared to a current price of 円900.00 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.23%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 1.83 and 52.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.69. Meiwa's overall GF Score™ is 76/100. 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103), the current Operating Margin % is 2.23% 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円900.00 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円755.49.
GuruFocus considers Meiwa to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8103:
Operating Margin %: 2.23% (22% above median its 10-year median of 1.83)
GF Value™: 円755.49 vs. price of 円900.00 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% below the Industrial Distribution median (#113 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8103 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiwa Corp is a Japan-based company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: First Business, Second Business, Third Business, Battery and Automotive Business Division, and Others. Maximum revenue for the group is generated from the Third Business segment, which offers film products, papermaking chemicals, adhesives, synthetic resin raw materials, synthetic resin products, and inorganic chemicals. The First Business is engaged in trading earths and rare metals, flame retardants, heat insulation, waterproofing, and interior materials. Second Business represents its petroleum products business, covering lubricants to base oil, and additives, and the Battery and Automotive division invests in battery materials and offers automotive parts.
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