Japan Oil Transportation CoTSE:9074 +1.31%67 Operating Margin % is 6.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:9074 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,190.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Japan Oil Transportation Co ranks worse than 61.76% on this metric.
Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074) 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.
Japan Oil Transportation Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Japan Oil Transportation 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.
Japan Oil Transportation Co Operating Margin % Chart
TSE:9074 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Japan Oil Transportation 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.
Japan Oil Transportation Co Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Oil Transportation Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Oil Transportation Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Japan Oil Transportation 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.
Japan Oil Transportation 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.
Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074) has a Operating Margin % of 6.00% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Oil Transportation Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 4.20. Over the past decade, Japan Oil Transportation Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.95 to 4.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Oil Transportation Co ranks #617 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Japan Oil Transportation Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Japan Oil Transportation Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.00% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 4.85. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Japan Oil Transportation Co's value of 6.00% is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Oil Transportation Co ranks #617 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Oil Transportation Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Oil Transportation Co's Operating Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Oil Transportation Co ranks #617 out of 999 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Japan Oil Transportation Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Japan Oil Transportation Co's value of 6.00% is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Oil Transportation Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.95 to 4.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Japan Oil Transportation 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.36, based on 999 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. Japan Oil Transportation Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.00% is 18.5% 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 Japan Oil Transportation Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Oil Transportation Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.00%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Oil Transportation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,190.44, compared to a current price of 円5,420.00 — trading 69.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.00%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 18.5% below the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Japan Oil Transportation Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074), the current Operating Margin % is 6.00% 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 Japan Oil Transportation Co (TSE:9074) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Oil Transportation Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,420.00 is trading 69.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,190.44.
GuruFocus considers Japan Oil Transportation Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9074:
Operating Margin %: 6.00% (43% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
GF Value™: 円3,190.44 vs. price of 円5,420.00 (69.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% below the Transportation median (#617 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9074 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Oil Transportation Co Ltd is engaged In the petroleum transportation business, the company transport petroleum products such as gasoline, kerosene, and diesel using railroad tank cars and tank lorries, as well as operating and managing petroleum product supply and storage bases.
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