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Last One Mile CoTSE:9252 +1.19%58 Operating Margin % is 12.17% as of Feb. 2026, which is 143% above its 10-year median of 5.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:9252 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,121.36 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,069 Business Services companies, Last One Mile Co ranks better than 62.11% on this metric.
Last One Mile Co (TSE:9252) 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.
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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.
Last One Mile Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Last One Mile Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Last One Mile 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:9252 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Last One Mile 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.
Last One Mile Co Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Last One Mile Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Last One Mile 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.
Last One Mile Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 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.
Last One Mile Co (TSE:9252) has a Operating Margin % of 12.17% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Last One Mile Co and its competitors. This is 143% above median its historical median of 5.01. Over the past decade, Last One Mile Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.80 to 9.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Last One Mile Co ranks #405 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Last One Mile Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Last One Mile Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.17% is 143% above median its 10-year median of 5.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 9.13. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.36. Last One Mile Co's value of 12.17% is 91.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Last One Mile Co ranks #405 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Last One Mile Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Last One Mile Co's Operating Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Last One Mile Co ranks #405 out of 1069 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Last One Mile Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.36. Last One Mile Co's value of 12.17% is 91.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Last One Mile Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.80 to 9.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.01 vs. the industry median of 6.36, Last One Mile 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.36, based on 1,069 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. Last One Mile Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.17% is 91.4% 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 Last One Mile Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Last One Mile Co's current Operating Margin % is 12.17%, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 5.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Last One Mile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Last One Mile Co (TSE:9252) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,121.36, compared to a current price of 円3,835.00 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.17%, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 5.01 and 91.4% above the Business Services industry median of 6.36. Last One Mile Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100. 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 Last One Mile Co (TSE:9252), the current Operating Margin % is 12.17% 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.
Is Last One Mile Co (TSE:9252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Last One Mile Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,835.00 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,121.36.
GuruFocus considers Last One Mile Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9252:
Operating Margin %: 12.17% (143% above median its 10-year median of 5.01)
GF Value™: 円5,121.36 vs. price of 円3,835.00 (25.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.4% above the Business Services median (#405 of 1069)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Last One Mile Co Ltd is engaged in operating the last-mile businesses. It operates an alliance business, a free internet business for apartment complexes, a contact center business, a hotel management contract business, and a listing media business. The various services offered by the company through these businesses include the sale of various services through call centers; handling the contract procedures for electricity, gas, and other services; tenant removal and renewal support for real estate companies; sale corporate services such as Wi-Fi for stores, business phones, multifunction printers, etc.; listing advertising media business; and consulting on measures to deal with vacancies and improve property values, such as free internet apartments and security cameras; among others.
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