Brother IndustriesBRTHF +0.09%75 Net Margin % is 6.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 7.20. GuruFocus rates BRTHF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, Brother Industries ranks better than 65.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brother Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BRTHF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.85 Med: 7.2 Max: 8.58
Current: 7.57
BRTHF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 65.91% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.53
vs BRTHF: 7.57
Brother Industries (OTCPK:BRTHF) 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.
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Brother Industries Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brother Industries'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.
Brother Industries Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Brother Industries'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.
Brother Industries Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Brother Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brother Industries'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.
Brother Industries (BRTHF) has a Net Margin % of 6.75% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Brother Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.20. Over the past decade, Brother Industries' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.85 to 8.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #1036 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Brother Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Brother Industries' current Net Margin % of 6.75% is near median its 10-year median of 7.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.85 to a high of 8.58. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. Brother Industries' value of 6.75% is 49% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #1036 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brother Industries has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brother Industries' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #1036 out of 3039 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Brother Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. Brother Industries' value of 6.75% is 49% above this benchmark. Historically, Brother Industries' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.85 to 8.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.20 vs. the industry median of 4.53, Brother Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.53, based on 3,039 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. Brother Industries's current Net Margin % of 6.75% is 49% 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 Brother Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brother Industries's current Net Margin % is 6.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brother Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries (BRTHF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.32, compared to a current price of $21.51 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.20 and 49% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.53. Brother Industries' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Brother Industries (BRTHF), the current Net Margin % is 6.75% 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 Brother Industries (BRTHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.51 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.32.
GuruFocus considers Brother Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BRTHF:
Net Margin %: 6.75% (near median its 10-year median of 7.20)
GF Value™: $16.32 vs. price of $21.51 (31.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49% above the Industrial Products median (#1036 of 3039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRTHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brother Industries Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in producing and selling office equipment, printing solutions, and related supplies. The company operates through seven segments. The Domino segment covers industrial printing equipment, while the Machinery segment handles machine tools, industrial sewing machines, and garment printers. The Network and Content segment involves karaoke equipment and IT systems, and the Nissei segment produces reducers and gears. The Others segment includes new construction and renovation of buildings, and investment in information systems. The Personal and Home segment makes household sewing machines, and Printing and Solutions focuses on telecommunications and printing equipment. It generates majority revenue from Printing & Solutions segment.
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