Business Coach (TSE:9562) 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.
Business Coach Operating Margin % Related Terms
Business Coach Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Business Coach'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:9562 vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Business Coach'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.
Business Coach Operating Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Business Coach's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Business Coach'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.
Business Coach's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Business Coach (TSE:9562) has a Operating Margin % of -7.49% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Business Coach and its competitors. Over the past decade, Business Coach's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.09 to 23.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Business Coach ranks #194 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Business Coach's Operating Margin % too high?
Business Coach's current Operating Margin % is -7.49%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 23.16. Based on the distribution chart, Business Coach ranks #194 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Business Coach has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Business Coach's Operating Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Business Coach ranks #194 out of 258 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Business Coach in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.46. Historically, Business Coach's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.09 to 23.16 over the past decade. 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 an Education company?
The median Operating Margin % among Education companies is 9.46, based on 258 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. 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 Business Coach and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Business Coach's current Operating Margin % is -7.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Business Coach stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business Coach (TSE:9562) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円652.72, compared to a current price of 円497.00 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -7.49%. Business Coach's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Business Coach (TSE:9562), the current Operating Margin % is -7.49% 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 Business Coach (TSE:9562) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business Coach stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円497.00 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円652.72.
GuruFocus considers Business Coach to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9562:
Operating Margin %: -7.49%
GF Value™: 円652.72 vs. price of 円497.00 (23.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9562 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Business Coach Inc is engaged in providing executive coaching, businessperson coaching, and human capital development program services for businesses and organizations. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Human Resources Development Business and SXi Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Human Resources Development Business, which provides human resource and organizational development services with coaching as its core business activity. It involves one-on-one coaching for business leaders, executive coaching programs, cloud coaching, HR consulting, and engagement programs, among others. The SXi business is involved in providing cost-reduction consulting and IT services.
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