Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249) Operating Margin %: 12.93% (As of Mar. 2026) — 58% Above Median

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TSE:9249 Japan Ecosystem Co Ltd TSE:9249
77 GF Score
Price 円1,645.00
GF Value 円1,999.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Japan Ecosystem Co Operating Margin %?

Japan Ecosystem Co TSE:9249 +0.12% 77 Operating Margin % is 12.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 8.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:9249 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,999.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Media - Diversified companies, Japan Ecosystem Co ranks better than 68.41% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Japan Ecosystem Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,019 Mil. Japan Ecosystem Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,883 Mil. Therefore, Japan Ecosystem Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.93%.

Warning Sign:

Japan Ecosystem Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.6%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Ecosystem Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9249' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.88   Med: 8.17   Max: 11.06
Current: 7.65


TSE:9249's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
68.41% of 1013 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.42 vs TSE:9249: 7.65

Japan Ecosystem Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -10.60% per year.

Japan Ecosystem Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,019 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,033 Mil.


Japan Ecosystem Co  (TSE:9249) 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 Nokia’s 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 Ecosystem Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


Japan Ecosystem Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Ecosystem 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.

Japan Ecosystem Co Operating Margin % Chart

Japan Ecosystem Co Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 11.03 11.06 8.39 8.17 3.88

Japan Ecosystem Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.69 7.74 7.51 0.25 12.93

TSE:9249 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Japan Ecosystem 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 Ecosystem Co Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Japan Ecosystem Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Ecosystem Co's Operating Margin % falls into.


TSE:9249
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Japan Ecosystem 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 Ecosystem Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=437.205 / 11261.332
=3.88 %

Japan Ecosystem Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1019.259 / 7882.661
=12.93 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 12.93% mean?
Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249) has a Operating Margin % of 12.93% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Ecosystem Co and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 8.17. Over the past decade, Japan Ecosystem Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.88 to 11.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Ecosystem Co ranks #320 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Japan Ecosystem Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Japan Ecosystem Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.93% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 8.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.88 to a high of 11.06. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Japan Ecosystem Co's value of 12.93% is 434.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Ecosystem Co ranks #320 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Ecosystem Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Ecosystem Co's Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Japan Ecosystem Co ranks #320 out of 1013 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Japan Ecosystem Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Japan Ecosystem Co's value of 12.93% is 434.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Ecosystem Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.88 to 11.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.17 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Japan Ecosystem 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.42, based on 1,013 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 Ecosystem Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.93% is 434.3% 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 Japan Ecosystem Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Ecosystem Co's current Operating Margin % is 12.93%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 8.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Ecosystem Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,999.64, compared to a current price of 円1,645.00 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.93%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 8.17 and 434.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.42. Japan Ecosystem Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 10 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 Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249), the current Operating Margin % is 12.93% 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 Ecosystem Co (TSE:9249) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Ecosystem Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,645.00 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,999.64. GuruFocus considers Japan Ecosystem Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9249:

  • Operating Margin %: 12.93% (58% above median its 10-year median of 8.17)
  • GF Value™: 円1,999.64 vs. price of 円1,645.00 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 434.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#320 of 1013)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9249 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Ecosystem Co Business Description

Address 2-2-11 Honmachi, 11th Floor, JES Ichinomiya Building, Ichinomiya-shi, Aichi Prefecture, Ichinomiya, JPN, 491-0859
Japan Ecosystem Co Ltd is engaged in the Environmental Business, Public Service Business, Transportation Infrastructure Business, and other businesses. Under the Environmental Business the company enhances the efficiency of wastewater purification; Public service business includes designs, production, sale, installation and maintenance of totalizator system in public competition stadiums; the Transportation Infrastructure Business focuses on engineering of highway such as structure inspection, maintenance of telecommunication facilities and traffic control; and other business includes the system maintenance business, business related to the provision of ICT solutions utilizing AI technology, and real estate brokerage, sales, leasing, and other real estate related businesses.
77GF Score

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