Chuo Warehouse CoTSE:9319 +3.11%62 Operating Margin % is 6.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 6.99. GuruFocus rates TSE:9319 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,439.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Chuo Warehouse Co ranks better than 54.67% on this metric.
Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) 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.
Chuo Warehouse Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Chuo Warehouse Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chuo Warehouse 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:9319 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Chuo Warehouse 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.
Chuo Warehouse Co Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Chuo Warehouse Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuo Warehouse 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.
Chuo Warehouse 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.
Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) has a Operating Margin % of 6.38% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chuo Warehouse Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.99. Over the past decade, Chuo Warehouse Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.87 to 8.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuo Warehouse Co ranks #485 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Chuo Warehouse Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Chuo Warehouse Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.38% is near median its 10-year median of 6.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.87 to a high of 8.15. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Chuo Warehouse Co's value of 6.38% is 0.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuo Warehouse Co ranks #485 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chuo Warehouse Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuo Warehouse Co's Operating Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Chuo Warehouse Co ranks #485 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Chuo Warehouse Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Chuo Warehouse Co's value of 6.38% is 0.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Chuo Warehouse Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.87 to 8.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.99 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Chuo Warehouse 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 6.33, based on 1,070 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. Chuo Warehouse Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.38% is 0.8% 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 Chuo Warehouse Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuo Warehouse Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.38%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuo Warehouse Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,439.47, compared to a current price of 円1,822.00 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.38%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.99 and 0.8% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Chuo Warehouse Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319), the current Operating Margin % is 6.38% 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 Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Warehouse Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,822.00 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,439.47.
GuruFocus considers Chuo Warehouse Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9319:
Operating Margin %: 6.38% (near median its 10-year median of 6.99)
GF Value™: 円1,439.47 vs. price of 円1,822.00 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.8% above the Business Services median (#485 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9319 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuo Warehouse Co Ltd provides business services. The company operates in three business segments: Domestic logistics, International Freight, and Real Estate leasing. The Domestic logistics business operates warehousing and transportation businesses. The International Freight business division is engaged in the packing and customs clearance businesses. The Real Estate leasing division is in the rental business of real estate (buildings, land, etc.), other than logistics facilities. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic logistics business.
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