Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.
3053
Rank in Stocks
#20610
Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. operates a chain of dining establishments both... Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. operates a chain of dining establishments both within Japan and across international markets. Its business operations are structured around several core divisions: Pepper Lunch, Ikinari! Steak, other diverse restaurant concepts, and proprietary brand products. The company directly manages and licenses restaurant outlets primarily under its prominent Pepper Lunch and Ikinari! Steak banners. Additionally, it develops and franchises various other specialized eateries, including Chargrilled Steak Kuni, which offers customized steak selections; Kodawari Tonkatsu Katsukitei, focusing on premium pork cutlets; and Gyutan Natori, known for its beef tongue dishes. Beyond its restaurant ventures, the firm also markets a range of unique food products. These specialty items, such as tonkatsu sauce, frozen pepper rice, various dressings, and steak sauce, are available for purchase at its restaurants and through wholesale channels. An online platform further extends its product reach, featuring offerings like frozen Hamburg steak, frozen pepper rice, frozen beef tongue, the Ikinari! Steak meal kit, assorted dressings, steak sauces, and transparent masks designed for culinary personnel. As of March 31, 2019, the company's extensive network included 478 Pepper Lunch locations (56 company-owned and 422 franchised), 439 Ikinari! Steak outlets (283 company-owned and 156 franchised), and 15 additional restaurant concepts. Furthermore, it collaborated with 41 external operators. Founded in 1970, Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Share Price
$1.33
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$81.65M
Change (1 day)
1.45%
Change (1 year)
13.77%
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Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. (3053)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 1.53%
According to Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 1.53%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 0.30%.
Operating Margin history for Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. from 2008 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 1.53% | 410.00% |
| 2025 | 0.30% | -46.43% |
| 2024 | 0.56% | -116.62% |
| 2023 | -3.37% | -67.97% |
| 2022 | -10.52% | 41.21% |
| 2021 | -7.45% | -42.47% |
| 2020 | -12.95% | -129,600.00% |
| 2019 | 0.01% | -99.72% |
| 2018 | 3.56% | -43.85% |
| 2017 | 6.34% | 47.79% |
| 2016 | 4.29% | -8.72% |
| 2015 | 4.70% | -28.57% |
| 2014 | 6.58% | 83.29% |
| 2013 | 3.59% | 80.40% |
| 2012 | 1.99% | -22.87% |
| 2011 | 2.58% | 96.95% |
| 2010 | 1.31% | -22.49% |
| 2009 | 1.69% | 252.08% |
| 2008 | 0.48% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.22% | -69.79% |
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| 9.65% | -93.69% |
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| 14.49% | -90.53% |
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| 30.99% | -79.75% |
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| 27.14% | -82.26% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.'s operating margin
What is Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.'s operating margin?
Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.'s operating margin is 1.53%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.'s operating margin was 0.30%, compared with 0.56% in 2024.
How has Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.'s operating margin was highest in 2024 (0.56%) and lowest in 2020 (-12.95%).
How does Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd.'s operating margin (1.53%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is McDonald's Corporation, with 46.22%.