Asahi KaseiAHKSY +1.96%75 Net Margin % is 4.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates AHKSY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Conglomerates companies, Asahi Kasei ranks better than 56.57% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Asahi Kasei's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $241 Mil. Asahi Kasei's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,125 Mil. Therefore, Asahi Kasei's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asahi Kasei's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AHKSY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37 Med: 5 Max: 8.34
Current: 5.17
AHKSY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 56.57% of 548
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.12
vs AHKSY: 5.17
Asahi Kasei (OTCPK:AHKSY) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Asahi Kasei Net Margin % Related Terms
Asahi Kasei Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asahi Kasei's Net 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Asahi Kasei's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Asahi Kasei Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Asahi Kasei's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Kasei's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Asahi Kasei (AHKSY) has a Net Margin % of 4.70% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Asahi Kasei and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #238 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Asahi Kasei's Net Margin % too high?
Asahi Kasei's current Net Margin % of 4.70% is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.12. Asahi Kasei's value of 4.70% is 14.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #238 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asahi Kasei has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Kasei's Net Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #238 out of 548 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Asahi Kasei in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.12. Asahi Kasei's value of 4.70% is 14.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 4.12, Asahi Kasei 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 Net Margin % for a Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.12, based on 548 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asahi Kasei's current Net Margin % of 4.70% is 14.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Asahi Kasei and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Kasei's current Net Margin % is 4.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei (AHKSY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.76, compared to a current price of $22.36 — trading 51.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 14.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 4.12. Asahi Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asahi Kasei (AHKSY), the current Net Margin % is 4.70% 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 Asahi Kasei (AHKSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.36 is trading 51.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.76.
GuruFocus considers Asahi Kasei to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AHKSY:
Net Margin %: 4.70% (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: $14.76 vs. price of $22.36 (51.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.1% above the Conglomerates median (#238 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AHKSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahi Kasei Corp is a Japanese industrial conglomerate mainly engaged in materials, housing, and healthcare businesses. The Health Care segment covers pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and critical care. The Housing segment includes housing and building materials businesses. The Material segment consists of environmental solutions, mobility & industry, AL business, and life innovation, such as digital solutions and comfort life. The Others segment includes plant and environmental engineering, research and information services, as well as staffing and placement businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material segment.
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