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AB&Company CoTSE:9251 77 Operating Margin % is 11.51% as of Apr. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 10.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:9251 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,264.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Personal Services companies, AB&Company Co ranks better than 62.11% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. AB&Company Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,241 Mil. AB&Company Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円10,780 Mil. Therefore, AB&Company Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 11.51%.
Warning Sign:
AB&Company Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AB&Company Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9251'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.42 Med: 10.85 Max: 13.88
Current: 9.83
TSE:9251's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 62.11% of 95
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 6.61
vs TSE:9251: 9.83
AB&Company Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -7.30% per year.
AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) 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.
AB&Company Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
AB&Company Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AB&Company 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:9251 vs ROL, SCI, FTDR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, AB&Company 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.
AB&Company Co Operating Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AB&Company Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AB&Company 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.
AB&Company Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 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.
AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) has a Operating Margin % of 11.51% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on AB&Company Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.85. Over the past decade, AB&Company Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.42 to 13.88. According to the industry distribution chart, AB&Company Co ranks #36 out of 95 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is AB&Company Co's Operating Margin % too high?
AB&Company Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.51% is near median its 10-year median of 10.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.42 to a high of 13.88. The Personal Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.61. AB&Company Co's value of 11.51% is 74.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB&Company Co ranks #36 out of 95 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AB&Company Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB&Company Co's Operating Margin % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, AB&Company Co ranks #36 out of 95 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts AB&Company Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.61. AB&Company Co's value of 11.51% is 74.1% above this benchmark. Historically, AB&Company Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.42 to 13.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.85 vs. the industry median of 6.61, AB&Company 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 Personal Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Personal Services companies is 6.61, based on 95 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. AB&Company Co's current Operating Margin % of 11.51% is 74.1% 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 AB&Company Co and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB&Company Co's current Operating Margin % is 11.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB&Company Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,264.31, compared to a current price of 円1,339.00 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.85 and 74.1% above the Personal Services industry median of 6.61. AB&Company Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 AB&Company Co (TSE:9251), the current Operating Margin % is 11.51% as of Apr. 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 AB&Company Co (TSE:9251) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB&Company Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,339.00 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,264.31.
GuruFocus considers AB&Company Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9251:
Operating Margin %: 11.51% (near median its 10-year median of 10.85)
GF Value™: 円1,264.31 vs. price of 円1,339.00 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.1% above the Personal Services median (#36 of 95)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9251 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AB&Company Co Ltd operates a chain of beauty salons in Japan through brands like Agu., Agu. Spa & Beauty, BLEACHi, benji, First, EleRe, and others. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: directly managed beauty salons management business, interior design business, and the franchise business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the directly managed beauty salon operation business, which provides beauty services. The franchise business supports the operation of franchise stores, and the interior design business mainly designs, plans, and constructs stores, mainly beauty salons.
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