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SE Holdings andubations CoTSE:9478 +2.61%76 Operating Margin % is 15.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 12.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:9478 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円347.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, SE Holdings andubations Co ranks better than 80.99% on this metric.
SE Holdings and Incubations Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SE Holdings andubations Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9478'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.16 Med: 12.46 Max: 20.92
Current: 13.61
TSE:9478's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 80.99% of 1010
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.52
vs TSE:9478: 13.61
SE Holdings andubations Co (TSE:9478) 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.
SE Holdings andubations Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
SE Holdings andubations Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
SE Holdings andubations Co Operating Margin % Chart
TSE:9478 vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, SE Holdings andubations 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.
SE Holdings andubations Co Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, SE Holdings andubations Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SE Holdings andubations Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
SE Holdings andubations 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.
SE Holdings andubations 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.
SE Holdings andubations Co (TSE:9478) has a Operating Margin % of 15.89% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on SE Holdings andubations Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 12.46. Over the past decade, SE Holdings andubations Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.16 to 20.92. According to the industry distribution chart, SE Holdings andubations Co ranks #192 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is SE Holdings andubations Co's Operating Margin % too high?
SE Holdings andubations Co's current Operating Margin % of 15.89% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 12.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.16 to a high of 20.92. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.52. SE Holdings andubations Co's value of 15.89% is 530.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SE Holdings andubations Co ranks #192 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SE Holdings andubations Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SE Holdings andubations Co's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, SE Holdings andubations Co ranks #192 out of 1010 companies for Operating Margin %. This places SE Holdings andubations Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.52. SE Holdings andubations Co's value of 15.89% is 530.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SE Holdings andubations Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.16 to 20.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.46 vs. the industry median of 2.52, SE Holdings andubations 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 2.52, 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. SE Holdings andubations Co's current Operating Margin % of 15.89% is 530.6% 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 SE Holdings andubations 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. SE Holdings andubations Co's current Operating Margin % is 15.89%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 12.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SE Holdings andubations Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SE Holdings andubations Co (TSE:9478) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円347.22, compared to a current price of 円511.00 — trading 47.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.89%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 12.46 and 530.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.52. SE Holdings andubations Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 SE Holdings andubations Co (TSE:9478), the current Operating Margin % is 15.89% 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 SE Holdings andubations Co (TSE:9478) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SE Holdings andubations Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円511.00 is trading 47.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円347.22.
GuruFocus considers SE Holdings andubations Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9478:
Operating Margin %: 15.89% (28% above median its 10-year median of 12.46)
GF Value™: 円347.22 vs. price of 円511.00 (47.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 530.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#192 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SE Holdings and Incubations Co Ltd is engaged in diversified businesses namely IT technology information services; mobile internet services; marketing services for IT-related enterprises; store operations utilizing IT technology and Development of IT engineers and human resources services.
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