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Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) 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.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Operating Margin % Chart
TSE:9052 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Sanyo Electric Railway 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.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Electric Railway Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Sanyo Electric Railway 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.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) has a Operating Margin % of 7.98% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sanyo Electric Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.61. Over the past decade, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.80 to 11.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks #366 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Sanyo Electric Railway Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.98% is near median its 10-year median of 7.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 11.16. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.26. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's value of 7.98% is 9.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks #366 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Electric Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Electric Railway Co's Operating Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks #366 out of 1003 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Sanyo Electric Railway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.26. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's value of 7.98% is 9.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.80 to 11.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.61 vs. the industry median of 7.26, Sanyo Electric Railway 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.26, based on 1,003 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. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.98% is 9.9% 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current Operating Margin % is 7.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Electric Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,122.10, compared to a current price of 円1,996.00 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.61 and 9.9% above the Transportation industry median of 7.26. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052), the current Operating Margin % is 7.98% 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Electric Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,996.00 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,122.10.
GuruFocus considers Sanyo Electric Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9052:
Operating Margin %: 7.98% (near median its 10-year median of 7.61)
GF Value™: 円2,122.10 vs. price of 円1,996.00 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.9% above the Transportation median (#366 of 1003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Ltd is a Japanese company. It is engaged in railway business which connects from Himeji to Kobe and also to Hanshin Electric Railway through mutual direct driving, and it connects to Osaka Umeda without transfer. The company focuses on constructing a transportation network in the southern area of Hyogo Prefecture. It is also involved in real estate business, where it is promoting the development of residential and commercial facilities with the aim of revitalizing the community, as well as effective utilization of the land. In addition, the company operates Suma Urashiro Ueno Park located in Suma Ward, Kobe City.
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