Yokogawa ElectricYOKEY -0.21%88 Operating Margin % is 12.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 8.69. GuruFocus rates YOKEY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.22 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Yokogawa Electric ranks better than 78.56% on this metric.
Yokogawa Electric (OTCPK:YOKEY) 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.
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Yokogawa Electric Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yokogawa Electric'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.
YOKEY vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Yokogawa Electric'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.
Yokogawa Electric Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Yokogawa Electric's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yokogawa Electric'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.
Yokogawa Electric'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.
Yokogawa Electric (YOKEY) has a Operating Margin % of 12.98% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Yokogawa Electric and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 8.69. Over the past decade, Yokogawa Electric's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.87 to 14.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Yokogawa Electric ranks #650 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Yokogawa Electric's Operating Margin % too high?
Yokogawa Electric's current Operating Margin % of 12.98% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 8.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.87 to a high of 14.85. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Yokogawa Electric's value of 12.98% is 98.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yokogawa Electric ranks #650 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yokogawa Electric has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yokogawa Electric's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Yokogawa Electric ranks #650 out of 3032 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Yokogawa Electric in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Yokogawa Electric's value of 12.98% is 98.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Yokogawa Electric's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.87 to 14.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.69 vs. the industry median of 6.54, Yokogawa Electric 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 Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.54, based on 3,032 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. Yokogawa Electric's current Operating Margin % of 12.98% is 98.6% 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 Yokogawa Electric and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yokogawa Electric's current Operating Margin % is 12.98%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 8.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yokogawa Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yokogawa Electric (YOKEY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.22, compared to a current price of $69.90 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.98%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 8.69 and 98.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.54. Yokogawa Electric's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Yokogawa Electric (YOKEY), the current Operating Margin % is 12.98% 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 Yokogawa Electric (YOKEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yokogawa Electric stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $69.90 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.22.
GuruFocus considers Yokogawa Electric to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YOKEY:
Operating Margin %: 12.98% (49% above median its 10-year median of 8.69)
GF Value™: $54.22 vs. price of $69.90 (28.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.6% above the Industrial Products median (#650 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YOKEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation is a Japanese electrical engineering and software company. The company operates through three segments: Control, Measuring Instruments, and New Business etc. The Control segment offers sensors, analyzers, production control systems, software, and related services. The Measuring Instruments segment provides waveform, optical communication, signal, and various measuring devices. The New Business, etc. segment focuses on IoT- and AI-based services as well as biomass material operations. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Control segment.
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