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Value Creation CoTSE:9238 -3.18%7 Operating Margin % is -38.77% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9238 with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, Value Creation Co ranks worse than 78.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Value Creation Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9238'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.55 Med: 0.75 Max: 5.86
Current: -13.55
TSE:9238's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 78.32% of 1010
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.52
vs TSE:9238: -13.55
Value Creation Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Value Creation Co Ltd had lost money in 67% of the time over the past 3quarters.
Value Creation Co (TSE:9238) 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.
Value Creation Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Value Creation Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Value Creation 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:9238 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Value Creation 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.
Value Creation Co Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Value Creation Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Value Creation 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.
Value Creation Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
Value Creation Co (TSE:9238) has a Operating Margin % of -38.77% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Value Creation Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Value Creation Co ranks #791 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Value Creation Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Value Creation Co's current Operating Margin % is -38.77%. Based on the distribution chart, Value Creation Co ranks #791 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Value Creation Co has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Value Creation Co's Operating Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Value Creation Co ranks #791 out of 1010 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Value Creation Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.52. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.52, based on 1,010 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. 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 Value Creation Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Value Creation Co's current Operating Margin % is -38.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Value Creation Co stock overvalued right now?
Value Creation Co (TSE:9238) has a current Operating Margin % of -38.77%. The current Operating Margin % is -38.77%. Value Creation Co's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 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 Value Creation Co (TSE:9238), the current Operating Margin % is -38.77% as of Feb. 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.
Value Creation Co Ltd is a data marketing business that proposes multifaceted solutions in the web promotion field, with the primary objective of its customers being to maximize the value and profits of their companies. It is engaged in Marketing DX, Digital media, and Real estate DX business.
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