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SugimotoTSE:9932 +0.88%77 Operating Margin % is 5.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 4.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:9932 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,465.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Sugimoto ranks worse than 55.7% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Sugimoto's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,396 Mil. Sugimoto's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円25,837 Mil. Therefore, Sugimoto's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.40%.
Warning Sign:
Sugimoto & Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sugimoto's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9932'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.21 Med: 4.87 Max: 6.32
Current: 4.21
TSE:9932's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 55.7% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.69
vs TSE:9932: 4.21
Sugimoto's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.
Sugimoto's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,396 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,048 Mil.
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.
Sugimoto Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sugimoto Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sugimoto'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:9932 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Sugimoto'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.
Sugimoto Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Sugimoto's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sugimoto'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.
Sugimoto'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.
Sugimoto (TSE:9932) has a Operating Margin % of 5.40% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sugimoto and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 4.87. Over the past decade, Sugimoto's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.21 to 6.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Sugimoto ranks #88 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Sugimoto's Operating Margin % too high?
Sugimoto's current Operating Margin % of 5.40% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 4.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.21 to a high of 6.32. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.69. Sugimoto's value of 5.40% is 15.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sugimoto ranks #88 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sugimoto has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sugimoto's Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Sugimoto ranks #88 out of 158 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sugimoto in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.69. Sugimoto's value of 5.40% is 15.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sugimoto's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.21 to 6.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 4.69, Sugimoto 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.69, based on 158 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. Sugimoto's current Operating Margin % of 5.40% is 15.1% 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 Sugimoto and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sugimoto's current Operating Margin % is 5.40%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 4.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sugimoto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sugimoto (TSE:9932) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,465.07, compared to a current price of 円1,260.00 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.40%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 15.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.69. Sugimoto's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Sugimoto (TSE:9932), the current Operating Margin % is 5.40% 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 Sugimoto (TSE:9932) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sugimoto stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,260.00 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,465.07.
GuruFocus considers Sugimoto to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9932:
Operating Margin %: 5.40% (11% above median its 10-year median of 4.87)
GF Value™: 円1,465.07 vs. price of 円1,260.00 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#88 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9932 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sugimoto & Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of measuring instruments, machining equipment, and other related products. It mainly sells equipment, machinery, tools, factory supplies, consumables, etc., used in factories. The group's product portfolio comprises cylinder gauge, caliper gauge, air duster, blow gun, ratchet lever, clamping screw, cut resistant glove, office supplies, garden supplies, bolt kit, safety hoist ring, etc. Its reportable segments are based on the regions of its sales offices and include East, West, Central, and Abroad. The majority of its revenue is generated from the West Region.
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