Retail Partners CoTSE:8167 -0.45%66 Operating Margin % is 2.96% as of Feb. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:8167 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,531.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Retail Partners Co ranks worse than 63.64% on this metric.
Retail Partners Co (TSE:8167) 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.
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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).
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Retail Partners Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Retail Partners Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Retail Partners 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Retail Partners 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.
Retail Partners Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Retail Partners Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Retail Partners 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.
Retail Partners Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
Retail Partners Co (TSE:8167) has a Operating Margin % of 2.96% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Retail Partners Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 2.39. Over the past decade, Retail Partners Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.95 to 3.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Retail Partners Co ranks #196 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Retail Partners Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Retail Partners Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.96% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 3.47. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.38. Retail Partners Co's value of 2.96% is 12.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Retail Partners Co ranks #196 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Retail Partners 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 Retail Partners Co's Operating Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Retail Partners Co ranks #196 out of 308 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Retail Partners Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.38. Retail Partners Co's value of 2.96% is 12.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Retail Partners Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.95 to 3.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Retail Partners 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.38, based on 308 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. Retail Partners Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.96% is 12.3% 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 Retail Partners Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Retail Partners Co's current Operating Margin % is 2.96%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Retail Partners Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Retail Partners Co (TSE:8167) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,531.07, compared to a current price of 円1,338.00 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.96%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 12.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.38. Retail Partners Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Retail Partners Co (TSE:8167), the current Operating Margin % is 2.96% as of Feb. 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 Retail Partners Co (TSE:8167) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Retail Partners Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,338.00 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,531.07.
GuruFocus considers Retail Partners Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8167:
Operating Margin %: 2.96% (24% above median its 10-year median of 2.39)
GF Value™: 円1,531.07 vs. price of 円1,338.00 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#196 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8167 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Retail Partners Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of a regional supermarket chain. It is involved in the business activity of retail trading of food products, housing-related products, and clothing items, among others.
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