Operating Margin - Zensho Holdings Co Ltd (TSE:7550)

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Price: 9 337 JPY 3.25%

Market Cap: 1.5T JPY

6.3%

Current

Average

7.3%

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

6.3%

Operating Profit

74.4B

Revenue

1.2T

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
JP		Zensho Holdings Co Ltd TSE:7550	1.5T JPY	6%
US		McDonald's Corp NYSE:MCD	225.5B USD	46%
JP		DD Holdings Co Ltd TSE:3073	18.1T JPY	10%
US		Starbucks Corp NASDAQ:SBUX	97B USD	10%
UK		Compass Group PLC LSE:CPG	39.4B GBP	6%
US		Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc NYSE:CMG	47.9B USD	17%
US		Yum! Brands Inc NYSE:YUM	42B USD	32%
CA		Restaurant Brands International Inc NYSE:QSR	32.2B USD	26%
IN		Eternal Ltd NSE:ETERNAL	2.7T INR	-2%
US		Darden Restaurants Inc NYSE:DRI	21.2B USD	12%
CN	M	MIXUE Group HKEX:2097	152.9B HKD	23%

Zensho Holdings Co Ltd
Glance View

Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

1.5T JPY

Industry

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

In the culinary and commercial landscape of Japan, Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd. has carved a substantial niche, emerging as a leader in the food service industry. Founded in 1982, the company started with a singular focus: to provide affordable meals to the masses. This mission took flight with its flagship brand, Sukiya, the renowned gyudon (beef bowl) restaurant chain. As its reputation grew, Sukiya became a household name, known for its quick service and cost-effective meals, which helped Zensho deepen its roots. Over the years, Zensho expanded its portfolio, acquiring and launching various restaurant brands across different cuisines, including casual and family dining. This expansion strategy fortified its presence not only domestically but also globally, allowing it to cater to diverse customer tastes while maintaining high standards of service and cost efficiency. Zensho's business model thrives on volume, leveraging its extensive network of outlets to achieve economies of scale. The company integrates its operations vertically, exerting control over the supply chain to streamline costs and ensure quality. This integration covers various aspects – from sourcing raw materials, such as beef and rice, to production and logistics. By having control over the entire value chain, Zensho ensures that its cost structure remains competitive. Moreover, the company's foray into agriculture and food manufacturing further complements its restaurant operations, allowing seamless synergy between food production and service delivery. Through efficient supply chain management and strategic brand diversification, Zensho generates its revenue from a combination of volume sales at its numerous outlets and the optimization of its operational processes, resulting in robust profitability that sets a benchmark in the food service sector.

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Zensho Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:7550