Operating Margin - Azbil Corp (TSE:6845)

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Price: 1 425 JPY -1.18%

Market Cap: 771.5B JPY

15.2%

Current

13%

Average

3.8%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

15.2%

Operating Profit

44.6B

Revenue

294B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country	Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
JP	Azbil Corp TSE:6845	733.4B JPY	15%
JP	Keyence Corp TSE:6861	13.3T JPY	51%
CN	Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co Ltd SZSE:002415	271.5B CNY	16%
US	Keysight Technologies Inc NYSE:KEYS	36.4B USD	16%
SE	Hexagon AB STO:HEXA B	290.7B SEK	18%
CN	Zhonghang Electronic Measuring Instruments Co Ltd SZSE:300114	193.2B CNY	5%
US	Teledyne Technologies Inc NYSE:TDY	24.2B USD	18%
US	Trimble Inc NASDAQ:TRMB	19.6B USD	16%
UK	Halma PLC LSE:HLMA	13.4B GBP	19%
US	Zebra Technologies Corp NASDAQ:ZBRA	13.8B USD	15%
CN	Huagong Tech Co Ltd SZSE:000988	83.7B CNY	11%

Azbil Corp
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Market Cap

724.8B JPY

Industry

Electrical Equipment

Azbil Corporation, rooted in the ethos of innovation and progress, traces its origins back to 1906 in Japan, initially grounded in providing cutting-edge measurement and control solutions. This spirit of ingenuity propelled the company through decades, evolving from core instrumentation technology to becoming a key player in automation. At its heart, Azbil focuses on three main business domains: Building Automation, Advanced Automation, and Life Automation. These sectors synergize technology with everyday practicality, effectively optimizing environments in which people live and work. By enhancing efficiency in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems within buildings, to intricate process automation solutions catering to industries like petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, Azbil ensures smooth operational functionalities that customers trust and rely upon. The firm generates revenue through a combination of manufacturing advanced control products, offering comprehensive solution packages, and providing robust maintenance services. Their innovative product lineup, from sensors to control valves, is indispensable across various sectors, ensuring the optimal functioning of critical infrastructure. Azbil commits to sustainable advancement by translating their rich heritage and expertise into progressive solutions that not only meet client demands but also contribute to environmental sustainability. In doing so, they ensure continued relevance and profitability in a rapidly evolving technological landscape while helping clients optimize energy usage and reduce waste, positioning Azbil as a guiding light in the pursuit of efficient automation.

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Intrinsic Value

What is Intrinsic Value?

Economic Moat is a concept popularized by Warren Buffett to describe a company's durable competitive advantage. It represents the 'moat' that protects a company from competitors and helps it sustain profitability over the long term. Our analysis of the past 10 years showed that companies with a wide economic moat significantly outperformed the market, delivering +645% returns compared to +189% for the S&P 500.

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Network Effect: We analyze whether the value of a company’s product or service grows as its user base expands. Platforms like payment systems or marketplaces benefit from this self-reinforcing.

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Intangible Assets: Strong brands, patents, and regulatory licenses can protect a company’s market position by creating barriers for competitors or enabling premium pricing. For example, a well-recognized consumer brand may command higher customer loyalty and margins.

Efficient scale: Occurs when a market is optimally served by one or a few players, making it unprofitable for new entrants to compete. This typically happens in industries with high fixed costs or geographic constraints, such as utilities or pipelines.

Cost Advantage: Companies with structural cost advantages can produce goods or services at a lower cost than their competitors, enabling them to offer competitive pricing or maintain higher margins. These advantages often arise from economies of scale, superior supply chain management, or proprietary technology. Firms like Walmart leverage their massive scale to negotiate better terms with suppliers, allowing them to undercut competitors on price.

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Azbil Corp
TSE:6845