Operating margin by industry
Operating margin = operating income ÷ revenue
Operating income divided by revenue. Levels differ widely by industry.
Operating margin by industry (median)
Each company is counted once, in its largest industry. Industries with three or more companies. Company-wide (consolidated) figures for companies with revenue of ¥1bn or more. Banks and insurers are excluded.
- 1Securities & Asset ManagementFinance & Business Services・28 cos.20.7%Top: Japan Exchange Group 58.5%, Yutaka Trusty Securities 48.4%, Traders Holdings 46.6%
- 2M&A AdvisoryFinance & Business Services・9 cos.18.1%Top: Nihon M&A Center Holdings 37.3%, M&A Capital Partners 31.7%, Strike Group 31.2%
- 3Credit Cards & Consumer CreditFinance & Business Services・17 cos.18.1%Top: Zenkoku Hosho 70.5%, Asax 66.3%, NS Group 33.1%
- 4PetsConsumer & Public Services・4 cos.15.0%Top: Japan Animal Referral Medical Center 18.6%, Wolves Hand 16.6%, Inuneko-Seikatsu 13.4%
- 5Semiconductor MaterialsElectronics・24 cos.14.8%Top: JCU 41.0%, Tri Chemical Laboratories 24.7%, Shin-Etsu Chemical 24.7%
- 6Semiconductor EquipmentElectronics・41 cos.14.5%Top: Lasertec 45.7%, Advantest 44.2%, Disco 42.3%
- 7CybersecurityIT, Telecom & Internet・29 cos.14.4%Top: Digital Arts 44.2%, CyberSolutions 42.5%, Tobila Systems 32.0%
- 8JR RailwaysTransport & Logistics・4 cos.14.1%Top: JR Central 41.4%, Kyushu Railway Company 14.8%, JR East 13.4%
- 9Theme Parks & Leisure FacilitiesEntertainment, Media & Leisure・12 cos.13.9%Top: Tokyotokeiba 36.9%, Oriental Land 23.9%, Nippon Ski Resort Development 21.5%
- 10Health TechIT, Telecom & Internet・18 cos.13.8%Top: eWeLL 45.3%, Findex 29.3%, Kanamic Network 29.2%
- 11PR & IR ServicesFinance & Business Services・11 cos.13.4%Top: PR Times 38.0%, WILLs 21.5%, IR Japan Holdings 20.9%
- 12Cashless PaymentsFinance & Business Services・12 cos.13.2%Top: GMO Payment Gateway 38.0%, Robot Payment 23.8%, GMO internet group 20.7%
- 13Software & SaaSIT, Telecom & Internet・145 cos.12.4%Top: Temairazu 72.4%, Obic 65.7%, Jenoba 56.6%
- 14Telecom CarriersIT, Telecom & Internet・11 cos.11.8%Top: Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company 21.6%, Meeq 18.1%, KDDI 18.1%
- 15Robots & Factory AutomationAutomotive & Machinery・34 cos.11.8%Top: Keyence 51.0%, SMC 22.6%, Riken Keiki 22.5%
- 16Oil, Gas & MiningResources, Energy & Materials・8 cos.11.5%Top: Inpex 56.5%, ISE Chemicals 24.2%, JX Advanced Metals 19.8%
- 17Medical DevicesElectronics・39 cos.11.1%Top: Kitazato 53.5%, Mizuho Medy 41.3%, TAUNS Laboratories 29.2%
- 18Glass & CeramicsResources, Energy & Materials・17 cos.10.9%Top: Maruwa 33.5%, Nitto Boseki 17.6%, SEC Carbon 16.0%
- 19PachinkoEntertainment, Media & Leisure・10 cos.10.7%Top: Sankyo 34.9%, Mars Group Holdings 27.2%, Gamecard Holdings 17.9%
- 20Air ConditioningElectronics・11 cos.10.7%Top: Kimura Kohki 25.6%, Daiwa 15.9%, Sinko Industries 15.9%
- 21Broadband & ISPsIT, Telecom & Internet・9 cos.10.7%Top: IPS 31.6%, Fibergate 13.5%, ASAHI Net 13.2%
- 22Hotels & InnsEntertainment, Media & Leisure・17 cos.10.7%Top: Abhotel 39.8%, Hanatour Japan 27.8%, Fujita Kanko 16.8%
- 23Real Estate Development & LeasingConstruction & Real Estate・86 cos.10.5%Top: Loadstar Capital 30.1%, Heiwa Real Estate 29.7%, JALCO Holdings 28.7%
- 24Private RailwaysTransport & Logistics・18 cos.10.3%Top: Tokyo Metro 21.2%, Keifuku Electric Railroad 16.3%, Nankai 15.1%
- 25StreamingEntertainment, Media & Leisure・7 cos.9.8%Top: Anycolor 36.2%, Cover 14.3%, jig.jp 13.5%
- 26Investment FundsFinance & Business Services・8 cos.9.8%Top: Integral 67.8%, Prored Partners 40.2%, Mercuria Holdings 34.9%
- 27Film & AnimeEntertainment, Media & Leisure・9 cos.9.7%Top: Toei Animation 33.1%, Toei Company 19.5%, Toho 18.8%
- 28ShipbuildingAutomotive & Machinery・9 cos.9.6%Top: Japan Engine 18.4%, Namura Shipbuilding 17.7%, Furuno Electric 11.6%
- 29ConsultingFinance & Business Services・44 cos.9.5%Top: Insource 41.2%, Reiwa Accounting Holdings 34.8%, Globe-ing 34.8%
- 30Non-life InsuranceFinance & Business Services・7 cos.9.3%Top: eGuarantee 47.2%, Solvvy 24.2%, Broad-Minded 11.8%
- 31Plant Engineering & Building ServicesConstruction & Real Estate・76 cos.9.1%Top: Nihon Dengi 25.5%, Japan Material 25.3%, Organo 21.2%
- 32Real Estate Brokerage & ManagementConstruction & Real Estate・26 cos.9.0%Top: Century 21 Real Estate of Japan 24.8%, CCReB Advisors 24.0%, Nippon Parking Development 20.8%
- 33IT Services & System IntegrationIT, Telecom & Internet・196 cos.8.9%Top: Arent 42.0%, Information Planning 40.0%, pluszero 33.4%
- 34Disaster Prevention & Infrastructure MaintenanceConstruction & Real Estate・40 cos.8.8%Top: SHO-BOND Holdings 23.4%, ERI Holdings 20.0%, Maeda Kosen 16.9%
- 35HR & StaffingFinance & Business Services・88 cos.8.6%Top: Movin' Strategic Career 46.4%, Wantedly 33.5%, ONE Career 28.1%
- 36Construction & Farm MachineryAutomotive & Machinery・16 cos.8.6%Top: Takeuchi MFG. 16.7%, Airman 12.9%, Aichi 12.6%
- 37AirlinesTransport & Logistics・3 cos.8.6%Top: Japan Airlines 10.3%, ANA 8.6%, Star Flyer 3.1%
- 38Amusement Centers & KaraokeEntertainment, Media & Leisure・7 cos.8.5%Top: Koshidaka Holdings 16.4%, Round ONE 15.2%, Daiichikosho 11.0%
- 39Electrical EquipmentAutomotive & Machinery・24 cos.8.4%Top: Sukegawa Electric 21.3%, Kawaden 15.5%, Nasu Denki-Tekko 13.3%
- 40Cement & ConcreteResources, Energy & Materials・16 cos.8.1%Top: mitanisekisanco. 17.6%, Yamau Holdings 16.7%, Vertex 15.2%
- 41Luxury BrandsHealthcare & Consumer Goods・3 cos.8.1%Top: Japan Airport Terminal 15.5%, Laxus Technologies 8.1%, Sekido -12.3%
- 42WeddingsConsumer & Public Services・9 cos.8.1%Top: IBJ 17.9%, Tsukada Global Holdings 13.1%, ON the Page 10.2%
- 43Condominium DevelopersConstruction & Real Estate・25 cos.8.1%Top: Goldcrest 29.3%, Es-Con Japan 19.0%, Eslead 15.8%
- 44Tires & RubberAutomotive & Machinery・14 cos.8.0%Top: Toyo Tire 16.4%, The Yokohama Rubber 12.4%, Nichirin 12.3%
- 45Internet Services & AppsIT, Telecom & Internet・51 cos.7.6%Top: Rakumachi 48.9%, Kakaku.com 28.9%, Jimoty 28.4%
- 46Industrial MachineryAutomotive & Machinery・122 cos.7.6%Top: Moriya Transportation Engineering and Manufacturing 25.7%, Nippon Gear 24.9%, Nissei ASB Machine 24.4%
- 47ChemicalsResources, Energy & Materials・100 cos.7.5%Top: MEC Company 27.4%, C.Uyemura & 23.2%, Keiwa 20.9%
- 48Toys & HobbiesHealthcare & Consumer Goods・11 cos.7.4%Top: Sanrio Company 40.1%, Bandai Namco 14.1%, SK Japan 11.5%
- 49Events & TicketingEntertainment, Media & Leisure・9 cos.7.4%Top: Boutiques 28.5%, W Tokyo 9.1%, tanseisha 7.8%
- 50EducationConsumer & Public Services・30 cos.7.4%Top: Reskill 36.2%, Step 23.9%, Gakkyusha 22.2%
- 51BatteriesElectronics・8 cos.7.2%Top: Nippon Kodoshi 19.0%, TDK 10.9%, GS Yuasa 9.9%
- 52Waste Management & RecyclingConsumer & Public Services・25 cos.7.2%Top: Midac Holdings 39.9%, Daiei Kankyo 25.3%, Daiseki 20.3%
- 53PharmaceuticalsHealthcare & Consumer Goods・22 cos.7.2%Top: Sumitomo Pharma 23.7%, Tsumura & 18.3%, Zeria Pharmceutical 13.9%
- 54Machine ToolsAutomotive & Machinery・34 cos.7.1%Top: Tsugami 28.0%, Union Tool 21.7%, Fanuc 21.4%
- 55LeasingFinance & Business Services・30 cos.7.1%Top: Japan Investment Adviser 48.7%, Kyushu Leasing Service 17.0%, D&M Company 16.8%
- 56DefenseConsumer & Public Services・5 cos.7.1%Top: Hosoya Pyro-Engineering 14.2%, Tokyo Keiki 8.8%, Ishikawa Seisakusho 7.1%
- 57Biotech & Regenerative MedicineHealthcare & Consumer Goods・6 cos.7.1%Top: PeptiDream 45.2%, Waqoo 7.7%, StemCell Institute 7.2%
- 58Electric Power & GasResources, Energy & Materials・44 cos.7.0%Top: Digital Grid 44.6%, grems 21.1%, Hikari Tsushin 15.9%
- 59ShippingTransport & Logistics・13 cos.7.0%Top: Tamai Steamship 12.8%, Iino Kaiun Kaisha 10.6%, NS United Kaiun Kaisha 8.9%
- 60CafésRetail, Trading & Restaurants・4 cos.6.9%Top: KOMEDA Holdings 16.5%, Towa Food Service 7.4%, DOUTOR NICHIRES Holdings. 6.4%
- 61General ContractorsConstruction & Real Estate・92 cos.6.9%Top: Upcon 30.3%, Meiho Facility Works 20.8%, Toyokoh 20.1%
- 62Security ServicesConsumer & Public Services・7 cos.6.8%Top: Secom 12.8%, Alsok 7.9%, Tosnetcorporation 7.2%
- 63Watches, Jewelry & EyewearHealthcare & Consumer Goods・20 cos.6.6%Top: Japan Eyewear Holdings 32.0%, NEW ART Holdings 15.3%, Tsutsumi Jewelry 14.9%
- 64Alcoholic BeveragesFood & Agriculture・7 cos.6.4%Top: Umenoyado Brewery 15.1%, orion breweries 14.5%, Kirin 8.6%
- 65Music & Live EntertainmentEntertainment, Media & Leisure・3 cos.6.3%Top: Space Shower Skiyaki Holdings 8.6%, NexTone 6.3%, Avex 2.8%
- 66Nursing CareConsumer & Public Services・21 cos.6.1%Top: Amvis Holdings 12.5%, Litalico 12.0%, Kowa 11.7%
- 67CosmeticsHealthcare & Consumer Goods・26 cos.6.1%Top: Lipps CO,. 21.5%, Cota 20.8%, noevir holdings 17.1%
- 68Paints & InksResources, Energy & Materials・23 cos.5.9%Top: Nippon Paint Holdings 14.5%, Soken Chemical & Engineering 12.9%, Chugoku Marine Paints 12.5%
- 69Cameras & OpticsElectronics・7 cos.5.9%Top: Tamron 19.6%, Ai Holdings 12.7%, Sigmakoki 10.3%
- 70Electronic ComponentsElectronics・56 cos.5.9%Top: Dexerials 33.5%, Kohoku Kogyo 26.5%, Nippon Ceramic 22.8%
- 71BicyclesAutomotive & Machinery・4 cos.5.8%Top: Shimano 11.1%, Daiwa Cycle 6.7%, Yamaha Motor 5.0%
- 72Broadcasting & NewspapersEntertainment, Media & Leisure・11 cos.5.8%Top: Nippon BS Broadcasting 16.4%, Townnews-Sha 14.9%, Nippon Television Holdings 14.3%
- 73Warehouses & Logistics FacilitiesTransport & Logistics・39 cos.5.8%Top: sugimura warehouse 12.6%, Kamigumi 12.4%, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co,. 10.4%
- 74Trucks & BusesAutomotive & Machinery・4 cos.5.8%Top: Kanematsu Engineering 9.5%, Isuzu 5.9%, ShinMaywa Industries 5.7%
- 75Car AccessoriesAutomotive & Machinery・15 cos.5.8%Top: KeePer Technical Laboratory 26.6%, Central Automotive Products 24.4%, SOFT99corporation 13.6%
- 76Printers & Office EquipmentElectronics・11 cos.5.7%Top: Amano 12.8%, Mimaki Engineering 11.3%, Brother Industries 8.7%
- 77Home AppliancesElectronics・10 cos.5.7%Top: Nihon Trim. 12.2%, ENDO Lighting 10.4%, Dainichi 9.0%
- 78AdvertisingEntertainment, Media & Leisure・86 cos.5.6%Top: Feedforce Group 40.3%, Hit 27.8%, FAN Communications 27.7%
- 79FuneralsConsumer & Public Services・6 cos.5.6%Top: A-tie 24.3%, 株式会社サン・ライフホールディング 7.8%, Tear 7.6%
- 80Sporting Goods & FitnessEntertainment, Media & Leisure・20 cos.5.6%Top: Tosho 27.1%, Fit-Easy 23.8%, Goldwin 18.8%
- 81Non-ferrous Metals & WiresResources, Energy & Materials・26 cos.5.6%Top: Furuya Metal 16.6%, Fujikura 16.0%, Nihon Seiko 14.9%
- 82Fast Food & Quick ServiceRetail, Trading & Restaurants・22 cos.5.5%Top: McDonald's Holdings Company(Japan) 12.8%, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya 10.9%, Hiday Hidaka 10.6%
- 83CRO & Clinical TestingHealthcare & Consumer Goods・13 cos.5.5%Top: WDB coco 19.9%, Human Metabolome Technologies 14.8%, Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories 8.2%
- 84Publishing & BookstoresEntertainment, Media & Leisure・19 cos.5.4%Top: OVERLAP Holdings 35.5%, Starts Publishing 21.6%, AlphaPolis. 20.8%
- 85HomebuildersConstruction & Real Estate・26 cos.5.4%Top: Freesia Macross 18.7%, Katitas 12.0%, Open House Group 10.9%
- 86GamesEntertainment, Media & Leisure・41 cos.5.4%Top: Nihon Falcom 51.3%, Koei Tecmo Holdings 42.0%, Capcom 38.5%
- 87Food PackagingFood & Agriculture・15 cos.5.4%Top: Fuji Seal International 9.4%, FP 9.0%, Taisei Lamick Group Head Quarter & Innovation 7.4%
- 88Department StoresRetail, Trading & Restaurants・7 cos.5.4%Top: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings 14.7%, J.front Retailing 11.0%, Matsuya 5.8%
- 89Smartphones & Communications EquipmentElectronics・12 cos.5.3%Top: santec Holdings 32.8%, Seikoh Giken 25.7%, Anritsu 12.6%
- 90Food IngredientsFood & Agriculture・24 cos.5.3%Top: Taiyokagaku 13.5%, Fuji Nihon 12.5%, Nitta Gelatin 12.3%
- 91Cloud & Data CentersIT, Telecom & Internet・5 cos.5.3%Top: GMO Pepabo 8.5%, Link-U Group 6.8%, BroadBand Tower 5.3%
- 92TVs, Audio & Musical InstrumentsElectronics・12 cos.5.0%Top: Noritsu Koki 17.5%, Roland 9.3%, TOA 8.4%
- 93E-commerceIT, Telecom & Internet・34 cos.4.9%Top: M-mart 46.4%, ZOZO 30.4%, Raccoon Holdings 20.1%
- 94Agriculture & SeedsFood & Agriculture・4 cos.4.9%Top: Sakata Seed 12.6%, Hokuto 8.2%, HOB 1.6%
- 95Beauty SalonsConsumer & Public Services・6 cos.4.8%Top: AB&Company 8.4%, Artnature 7.2%, QB Net Holdings 5.5%
- 96Trucking & Parcel DeliveryTransport & Logistics・22 cos.4.8%Top: NANSO Transport 12.2%, Sakai Moving Service 10.1%, NIKKON Holdings 8.8%
- 97Auto PartsAutomotive & Machinery・111 cos.4.8%Top: Niterra 18.9%, Suncall 13.6%, Nifco 13.6%
- 98Catalog & TV ShoppingRetail, Trading & Restaurants・10 cos.4.6%Top: Ai ROBOTICS 13.0%, MTG 10.8%, Belluna 7.6%
- 99Stationery & Office SuppliesHealthcare & Consumer Goods・16 cos.4.6%Top: Pilot 13.2%, Mitsubishi Pencil 10.8%, AuBEX 10.2%
- 100Toiletries & Household ProductsHealthcare & Consumer Goods・9 cos.4.5%Top: Kao 9.7%, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 9.0%, Lion 8.6%
- 101Housing Equipment & Building MaterialsConstruction & Real Estate・58 cos.4.5%Top: Mirai Industry 14.7%, Sanwa Holdings 12.0%, Kaneso 11.1%
- 102Beverages & DairyFood & Agriculture・20 cos.4.4%Top: Premium Water Holdings 15.7%, Wel-Dish. 10.2%, Lifedrink Company 10.1%
- 103Home & Lifestyle ServicesConsumer & Public Services・10 cos.4.4%Top: Arealink 20.7%, Studio Alice 6.4%, Asante 5.8%
- 104Drugstores & PharmaciesRetail, Trading & Restaurants・19 cos.4.3%Top: MatsukiyoCocokara & Co 7.6%, Hyuga Primary Care 6.8%, Sundrug 5.6%
- 105Furniture, Interior & Lifestyle GoodsRetail, Trading & Restaurants・18 cos.4.3%Top: Transaction 20.8%, Wagokoro 20.4%, Nitori 13.8%
- 106Processed FoodsFood & Agriculture・60 cos.4.0%Top: Kotobuki Spirits 23.6%, Ariake Japan 17.6%, Toyo Suisan Kaisha 16.0%
- 107ChildcareConsumer & Public Services・12 cos.4.0%Top: Jp-Holdings 15.1%, AIAI Group 7.6%, QLS Holdings 7.3%
- 108Restaurants & PubsRetail, Trading & Restaurants・66 cos.3.9%Top: Yossix Holdings 11.6%, Totenko 10.7%, Bronco Billy 9.7%
- 109Business Process OutsourcingFinance & Business Services・21 cos.3.9%Top: Relo Group 20.4%, E-Guardian 13.3%, ブリッジインターナショナルグループ株式会社 10.2%
- 110Hospitals & Medical ServicesConsumer & Public Services・8 cos.3.7%Top: CUC 10.6%, Elan 7.7%, Tokai 5.9%
- 111PCs & PeripheralsElectronics・14 cos.3.7%Top: Gdep Advance 16.1%, Elecom 11.7%, HPC Systems 9.0%
- 112Paper & PulpResources, Energy & Materials・17 cos.3.7%Top: Okayama Paper Industries 8.4%, THE Pack 7.0%, Showa Paxxs 6.9%
- 113SteelResources, Energy & Materials・35 cos.3.5%Top: Tokyo Tekko 16.6%, Maruichi Steel Tube 13.1%, Mory Industries 10.1%
- 114PrintingEntertainment, Media & Leisure・28 cos.3.4%Top: KOSAIDO Holdings 18.6%, B&P 15.6%, Crestec 7.3%
- 115Textiles & FibersResources, Energy & Materials・16 cos.3.4%Top: Ichikawa 10.6%, Omikenshi 6.9%, Komatsu Matere 6.0%
- 116Electronics RetailersRetail, Trading & Restaurants・14 cos.3.4%Top: Kyoritsu Computer & Communication 9.2%, SAKAI Holdings 8.6%, Nojima 5.9%
- 117Secondhand RetailRetail, Trading & Restaurants・20 cos.3.3%Top: Aucnet 14.8%, Mandarake 11.8%, Treasure Factory 9.8%
- 118SemiconductorsElectronics・14 cos.3.3%Top: Kioxia Holdings 37.2%, Tera Probe 21.3%, Renesas 15.2%
- 119FisheriesFood & Agriculture・11 cos.3.3%Top: Okamura Foods 9.1%, STI Foods Holdings 6.6%, Nichirei 5.4%
- 120Home CentersRetail, Trading & Restaurants・10 cos.3.2%Top: Joyful Honda 6.6%, Komeri 6.2%, DCM Holdings 5.8%
- 121Takeout & Delivery MealsRetail, Trading & Restaurants・16 cos.3.2%Top: Silver Life 5.7%, Watami 5.2%, Fundely 5.0%
- 122Car Dealers & Used CarsAutomotive & Machinery・22 cos.3.2%Top: USS 52.6%, Auto Server 36.9%, Truck-One 7.0%
- 123ApparelRetail, Trading & Restaurants・61 cos.3.0%Top: Human Made 31.7%, Workman 24.9%, Nagaileben 21.1%
- 124Livestock, Feed & FertilizerFood & Agriculture・6 cos.3.0%Top: Hokuryo 21.5%, Nichiwa Sangyo 3.2%, Chubushiryo 3.1%
- 125Specialty Trading & WholesaleRetail, Trading & Restaurants・185 cos.2.9%Top: Nissan Chemical 22.7%, KOA Shoji Holdings 22.2%, Yagami 19.4%
- 126SupermarketsRetail, Trading & Restaurants・49 cos.2.8%Top: Sotetsu Holdings 12.6%, TAKAYOSHI Holdings 11.8%, Keio 10.5%
- 127Travel AgenciesEntertainment, Media & Leisure・11 cos.2.4%Top: Booking Resort 29.6%, Iace Travel 25.0%, AirTrip 11.0%
- 128Oil Refining & FuelsResources, Energy & Materials・13 cos.2.4%Top: BP Castrol 10.6%, Nippon Seiro 5.9%, Cosmo Energy Holdings 5.4%
- 129Meat ProcessingFood & Agriculture・11 cos.2.2%Top: Axyz 13.4%, Kakiyasu Honten 4.0%, OM2 Network 3.7%
- 130Shoes & BagsHealthcare & Consumer Goods・9 cos.1.9%Top: Abc-Mart 16.7%, Sac's BAR Holdings 6.2%, Studio Atao 5.8%
- 131AutomobilesAutomotive & Machinery・8 cos.1.8%Top: Suzuki 9.9%, Toyota 7.4%, Nissan Shatai 3.5%
- 132Outdoor & Sporting Goods StoresRetail, Trading & Restaurants・3 cos.0.9%Top: Alpen 3.0%, Xebio Holdings 0.9%, Himaraya 0.5%
- 133AerospaceAutomotive & Machinery・11 cos.-21.9%Top: SKY Perfect JSAT 27.6%, Nippon Avionics 18.9%, AeroEdge 18.2%