Makiya Co (TSE:9890) Operating Margin %: 2.40% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:9890 Makiya Co Ltd TSE:9890
84 GF Score
Price 円1,397.00
GF Value 円1,251.36
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Makiya Co Operating Margin %?

Makiya Co TSE:9890 +1.97% 84 Operating Margin % is 2.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:9890 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,251.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Makiya Co ranks worse than 64.95% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Makiya Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,147 Mil. Makiya Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円47,820 Mil. Therefore, Makiya Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40%.

Warning Sign:

Makiya Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.1%.

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

TSE:9890' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8   Med: 2.29   Max: 3.04
Current: 2.28


TSE:9890's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
64.95% of 311 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.28 vs TSE:9890: 2.28

Makiya Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.10% per year.

Makiya Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,147 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,134 Mil.


Makiya Co  (TSE:9890) 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.


Makiya Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


Makiya Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Makiya 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.

Makiya Co Operating Margin % Chart

Makiya Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
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Makiya 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 3.13 2.14 2.91 2.15 2.40

TSE:9890 vs KR: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Makiya 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.


Makiya Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Makiya Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9890
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Makiya 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.

Makiya 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 )
=2133.795 / 93673.481
=2.28 %

Makiya 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 )
=1147.211 / 47820.131
=2.40 %

* 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.

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What does a Operating Margin % of 2.40% mean?
Makiya Co (TSE:9890) has a Operating Margin % of 2.40% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Makiya Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Makiya Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.80 to 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Makiya Co ranks #202 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Makiya Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Makiya Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.40% is near median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 3.04. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Makiya Co's value of 2.40% is 26.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Makiya Co ranks #202 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Makiya Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Makiya Co's Operating Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Makiya Co ranks #202 out of 311 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Makiya Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Makiya Co's value of 2.40% is 26.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Makiya Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.80 to 3.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 3.28, Makiya Co has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.28, based on 311 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. Makiya Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.40% is 26.8% below 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 Makiya Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Makiya Co's current Operating Margin % is 2.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Makiya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makiya Co (TSE:9890) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,251.36, compared to a current price of 円1,397.00 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 26.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.28. Makiya Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Makiya Co (TSE:9890), the current Operating Margin % is 2.40% 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 Makiya Co (TSE:9890) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makiya Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,397.00 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,251.36. GuruFocus considers Makiya Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9890:

  • Operating Margin %: 2.40% (near median its 10-year median of 2.29)
  • GF Value™: 円1,251.36 vs. price of 円1,397.00 (11.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#202 of 311)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9890 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Makiya Co Business Description

Address Obuchi 2373, Shizuoka, Fuji City, JPN
Makiya Co Ltd is engaged in operating chain stores. The stores are operated under the name Espot, Potato, and Mamy in Japan.
84GF Score

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