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Meiji Shipping Group CoTSE:9115 +0.97%74 Operating Margin % is 2.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 12.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:9115 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円666.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Transportation companies, Meiji Shipping Group Co ranks worse than 55.33% on this metric.
Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115) 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.
Meiji Shipping Group Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Meiji Shipping Group Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meiji Shipping Group 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:9115 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Meiji Shipping Group 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.
Meiji Shipping Group Co Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Meiji Shipping Group Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiji Shipping Group Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Meiji Shipping Group 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.
Meiji Shipping Group 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.
Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115) has a Operating Margin % of 2.37% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Meiji Shipping Group Co and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 12.90. Over the past decade, Meiji Shipping Group Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.18 to 17.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiji Shipping Group Co ranks #555 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Meiji Shipping Group Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Meiji Shipping Group Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.37% is 82% below median its 10-year median of 12.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.18 to a high of 17.53. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.26. Meiji Shipping Group Co's value of 2.37% is 67.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiji Shipping Group Co ranks #555 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiji Shipping Group Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiji Shipping Group Co's Operating Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Meiji Shipping Group Co ranks #555 out of 1003 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Meiji Shipping Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.26. Meiji Shipping Group Co's value of 2.37% is 67.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiji Shipping Group Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.18 to 17.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.90 vs. the industry median of 7.26, Meiji Shipping Group 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 7.26, 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. Meiji Shipping Group Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.37% is 67.4% 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 Meiji Shipping Group 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. Meiji Shipping Group Co's current Operating Margin % is 2.37%, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 12.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiji Shipping Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円666.32, compared to a current price of 円829.00 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.37%, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 12.90 and 67.4% below the Transportation industry median of 7.26. Meiji Shipping Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115), the current Operating Margin % is 2.37% 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 Meiji Shipping Group Co (TSE:9115) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Shipping Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円829.00 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円666.32.
GuruFocus considers Meiji Shipping Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9115:
Operating Margin %: 2.37% (82% below median its 10-year median of 12.90)
GF Value™: 円666.32 vs. price of 円829.00 (24.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.4% below the Transportation median (#555 of 1003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9115 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiji Shipping Group Co Ltd is engaged in maritime business, shipping business, hotel business, and other business. The company owns tankers, bulk carrier, container carrier, and wood chip carrier.
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