IwaiCosmo HoldingsTSE:8707 -0.76%77 Operating Margin % is 42.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 26.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:8707 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,066.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Capital Markets companies, IwaiCosmo Holdings ranks better than 76.51% on this metric.
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.
IwaiCosmo Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
IwaiCosmo Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for IwaiCosmo Holdings'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:8707 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, IwaiCosmo Holdings'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.
IwaiCosmo Holdings Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, IwaiCosmo Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IwaiCosmo Holdings'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.
IwaiCosmo Holdings'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.
IwaiCosmo Holdings (TSE:8707) has a Operating Margin % of 42.80% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on IwaiCosmo Holdings and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 26.02. Over the past decade, IwaiCosmo Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.81 to 40.34. According to the industry distribution chart, IwaiCosmo Holdings ranks #156 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is IwaiCosmo Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
IwaiCosmo Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 42.80% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 26.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.81 to a high of 40.34. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. IwaiCosmo Holdings' value of 42.80% is 515.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IwaiCosmo Holdings ranks #156 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IwaiCosmo Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IwaiCosmo Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, IwaiCosmo Holdings ranks #156 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This places IwaiCosmo Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. IwaiCosmo Holdings' value of 42.80% is 515.4% above this benchmark. Historically, IwaiCosmo Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.81 to 40.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.02 vs. the industry median of 6.96, IwaiCosmo Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 6.96, based on 664 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. IwaiCosmo Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 42.80% is 515.4% 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 IwaiCosmo Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IwaiCosmo Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 42.80%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 26.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IwaiCosmo Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IwaiCosmo Holdings (TSE:8707) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,066.89, compared to a current price of 円3,930.00 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 42.80%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 26.02 and 515.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.96. IwaiCosmo Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 IwaiCosmo Holdings (TSE:8707), the current Operating Margin % is 42.80% 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 IwaiCosmo Holdings (TSE:8707) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IwaiCosmo Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,930.00 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,066.89.
GuruFocus considers IwaiCosmo Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8707:
Operating Margin %: 42.80% (64% above median its 10-year median of 26.02)
GF Value™: 円3,066.89 vs. price of 円3,930.00 (28.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 515.4% above the Capital Markets median (#156 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8707 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IwaiCosmo Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of financial instrument business. The company is also involved in purchasing, selling and underwriting of securities, and other related services.
77GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TSE:8707
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSE:8707 has been successfully added to your 
