Bunkyodo Group Holdings CoTSE:9978 60 Operating Margin % is 0.55% as of Feb. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:9978 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円48.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks worse than 77.3% on this metric.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Operating Margin % Chart
TSE:9978 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) has a Operating Margin % of 0.55% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #872 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % of 0.55% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 0.55% is 85.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #872 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Operating Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #872 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 0.55% is 85.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % of 0.55% is 85.9% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Operating Margin % is 0.55%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円48.06, compared to a current price of 円45.00 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.55%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 85.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978), the current Operating Margin % is 0.55% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円45.00 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円48.06.
GuruFocus considers Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9978:
Operating Margin %: 0.55% (38% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: 円48.06 vs. price of 円45.00 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#872 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd through its subsidiaries operates a chain of bookstores directly and through franchise stores in Tokyo. It sells books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, stationery, games, and hobby goods, as well as rent video products.
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