Yamazawa CoTSE:9993 -0.43%64 Operating Margin % is 1.06% as of Feb. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:9993 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,255.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Yamazawa Co ranks worse than 74.52% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Yamazawa Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円553 Mil. Yamazawa Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円52,322 Mil. Therefore, Yamazawa Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yamazawa Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9993'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.79 Med: 0.87 Max: 2.2
Current: 1.09
TSE:9993's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 74.52% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.275
vs TSE:9993: 1.09
Yamazawa Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Yamazawa Co's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円553 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,149 Mil.
Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) 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).
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Yamazawa Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Yamazawa Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yamazawa 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Yamazawa 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.
Yamazawa Co Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yamazawa Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamazawa 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.
Yamazawa 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.
Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) has a Operating Margin % of 1.06% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Yamazawa Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #231 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Yamazawa Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Yamazawa Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.06% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.87. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Yamazawa Co's value of 1.06% is 67.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #231 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamazawa Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamazawa Co's Operating Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #231 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Yamazawa Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. Yamazawa Co's value of 1.06% is 67.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 3.28, Yamazawa 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 310 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. Yamazawa Co's current Operating Margin % of 1.06% is 67.6% 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 Yamazawa 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. Yamazawa Co's current Operating Margin % is 1.06%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamazawa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,255.60, compared to a current price of 円1,170.00 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.06%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 67.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.28. Yamazawa Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993), the current Operating Margin % is 1.06% 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 Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazawa Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,170.00 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,255.60.
GuruFocus considers Yamazawa Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9993:
Operating Margin %: 1.06% (22% above median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: 円1,255.60 vs. price of 円1,170.00 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#231 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9993 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamazawa Co Ltd is a Japan-based retail company. It is engaged in the sales of dairy foods, sundry goods, and clothes through its stores. The company is also engaged in the retail of pharmaceutical products and cosmetic products. Its stores are located throughout Japan.
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