Cerespo Co (TSE:9625) Operating Margin %: 10.73% (As of Mar. 2026) — 103% Above Median

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TSE:9625 Cerespo Co Ltd TSE:9625
67 GF Score
Price 円1,082.00
GF Value 円1,125.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cerespo Co Operating Margin %?

Cerespo Co TSE:9625 -0.28% 67 Operating Margin % is 10.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 5.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:9625 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,125.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, Cerespo Co ranks better than 66.24% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Cerespo Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円980 Mil. Cerespo Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,125 Mil. Therefore, Cerespo Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.73%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cerespo Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9625' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.63   Med: 5.28   Max: 24.62
Current: 7.16


TSE:9625's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
66.24% of 1010 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.52 vs TSE:9625: 7.16

Cerespo Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Cerespo Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円980 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,083 Mil.


Cerespo Co  (TSE:9625) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Cerespo Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


Cerespo Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cerespo 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.

Cerespo Co Operating Margin % Chart

Cerespo Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
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Cerespo Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.41 -2.59 10.99 1.72 10.73

TSE:9625 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Cerespo 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.


Cerespo Co Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cerespo Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cerespo Co's Operating Margin % falls into.


TSE:9625
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Cerespo 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.

Cerespo Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=1083.143 / 15138.522
=7.15 %

Cerespo Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=979.576 / 9125.307
=10.73 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 10.73% mean?
Cerespo Co (TSE:9625) has a Operating Margin % of 10.73% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cerespo Co and its competitors. This is 103% above median its historical median of 5.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Cerespo Co ranks #341 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Cerespo Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Cerespo Co's current Operating Margin % of 10.73% is 103% above median its 10-year median of 5.28. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.52. Cerespo Co's value of 10.73% is 325.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cerespo Co ranks #341 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cerespo Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cerespo Co's Operating Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cerespo Co ranks #341 out of 1010 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Cerespo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.52. Cerespo Co's value of 10.73% is 325.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.28 vs. the industry median of 2.52, Cerespo 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. Cerespo Co's current Operating Margin % of 10.73% is 325.8% 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 Cerespo 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. Cerespo Co's current Operating Margin % is 10.73%, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 5.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cerespo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cerespo Co (TSE:9625) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,125.57, compared to a current price of 円1,082.00 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.73%, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 5.28 and 325.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.52. Cerespo Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Cerespo Co (TSE:9625), the current Operating Margin % is 10.73% 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 Cerespo Co (TSE:9625) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cerespo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,082.00 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,125.57. GuruFocus considers Cerespo Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9625:

  • Operating Margin %: 10.73% (103% above median its 10-year median of 5.28)
  • GF Value™: 円1,125.57 vs. price of 円1,082.00 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 325.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#341 of 1010)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9625 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cerespo Co Business Description

Address 1-21-5 Kita Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 170-0004
Cerespo Co Ltd is engaged in planning, space production and management events for sales promotion, festivals, conventions, sports, ceremony, and recreational activities. It also provides security services and engages in the advertising business.
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