Shochiku CoTSE:9601 -0.09%75 Operating Margin % is 2.83% as of Feb. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 4.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:9601 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円12,706.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, Shochiku Co ranks better than 63.7% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Shochiku Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円664 Mil. Shochiku Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円23,493 Mil. Therefore, Shochiku Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shochiku Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9601'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.45 Med: 4.47 Max: 7.85
Current: 6.27
TSE:9601's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 63.7% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs TSE:9601: 6.27
Shochiku Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Shochiku Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円664 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円6,161 Mil.
Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) 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.
Shochiku Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shochiku Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shochiku 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:9601 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Shochiku 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.
Shochiku Co Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shochiku Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shochiku 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.
Shochiku Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) has a Operating Margin % of 2.83% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shochiku Co and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #367 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Shochiku Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Shochiku Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.83% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 4.47. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Shochiku Co's value of 2.83% is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #367 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shochiku Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shochiku Co's Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #367 out of 1011 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Shochiku Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Shochiku Co's value of 2.83% is 16.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.47 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Shochiku 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 2.42, based on 1,011 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. Shochiku Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.83% is 16.9% 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 Shochiku Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shochiku Co's current Operating Margin % is 2.83%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 4.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shochiku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円12,706.52, compared to a current price of 円10,640.00 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.83%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 4.47 and 16.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.42. Shochiku Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601), the current Operating Margin % is 2.83% 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円10,640.00 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,706.52.
GuruFocus considers Shochiku Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9601:
Operating Margin %: 2.83% (37% below median its 10-year median of 4.47)
GF Value™: 円12,706.52 vs. price of 円10,640.00 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#367 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shochiku Co Ltd is a diversified media company that mainly operates in the film and production industry. The company has three business segments, which include Video-related business, theater business, and real estate business. The Video-related business includes the production, sale, distribution, and exhibition of theatrical films, the production and sale of television films, and BS/CS broadcasting. The theatre segment includes planning, production, and staging of theatrical performances, as well as the placement of actors and talents, and dance. The real estate business segment owns and leases development properties. The other business largely focuses on merchandise sales. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
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