Land Business CoTSE:8944 -1.24%65 Operating Margin % is 33.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 17.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:8944 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円529.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Real Estate companies, Land Business Co ranks better than 53.04% on this metric.
Land Business Co (TSE:8944) 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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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.
Land Business Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Land Business Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Land Business 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:8944 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Land Business 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.
Land Business Co Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Land Business Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Land Business 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.
Land Business Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 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.
Land Business Co (TSE:8944) has a Operating Margin % of 33.38% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Land Business Co and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 17.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Land Business Co ranks #819 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Land Business Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Land Business Co's current Operating Margin % of 33.38% is 92% above median its 10-year median of 17.36. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.31. Land Business Co's value of 33.38% is 150.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Land Business Co ranks #819 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Land Business Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Land Business Co's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Land Business Co ranks #819 out of 1744 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Land Business Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.31. Land Business Co's value of 33.38% is 150.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.36 vs. the industry median of 13.31, Land Business 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.31, based on 1,744 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. Land Business Co's current Operating Margin % of 33.38% is 150.8% 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 Land Business Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Land Business Co's current Operating Margin % is 33.38%, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 17.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Land Business Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Land Business Co (TSE:8944) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円529.50, compared to a current price of 円239.00 — trading 54.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 33.38%, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 17.36 and 150.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.31. Land Business Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Land Business Co (TSE:8944), the current Operating Margin % is 33.38% 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 Land Business Co (TSE:8944) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Land Business Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円239.00 is trading 54.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円529.50.
GuruFocus considers Land Business Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8944:
Operating Margin %: 33.38% (92% above median its 10-year median of 17.36)
GF Value™: 円529.50 vs. price of 円239.00 (54.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 150.8% above the Real Estate median (#819 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8944 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Land Business Co Ltd is a real estate services company based in Japan. The company operates through two segments: Real Estate Investment business and Design and Construction business. In the Real Estate Investment business, the company acquires land, inject the know-how, cultivated in the design and build office buildings. The Design and Construction business consists of design supervision business, building and consulting business to support real estate owners.
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