Central Japan Railway CoCJPRF 85 Net Margin % is 19.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 22.04. GuruFocus rates CJPRF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, Central Japan Railway Co ranks better than 90.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Japan Railway Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CJPRF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.47 Med: 22.04 Max: 27.56
Current: 27.56
CJPRF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.67% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs CJPRF: 27.56
Central Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:CJPRF) 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.
Central Japan Railway Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Central Japan Railway Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway Co'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.
Central Japan Railway Co Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co'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.
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a Net Margin % of 19.03% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 22.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #94 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's Net Margin % too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current Net Margin % of 19.03% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 22.04. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 19.03% is 282.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #94 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Japan Railway Co's Net Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #94 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places Central Japan Railway Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 19.03% is 282.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.04 vs. the industry median of 4.98, Central Japan Railway Co 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.98, based on 1,008 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. Central Japan Railway Co's current Net Margin % of 19.03% is 282.1% 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 Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Japan Railway Co's current Net Margin % is 19.03%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 22.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.91, compared to a current price of $24.05 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 19.03%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 22.04 and 282.1% above the Transportation industry median of 4.98. Central Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current Net Margin % is 19.03% 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 Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.05 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.91.
GuruFocus considers Central Japan Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CJPRF:
Net Margin %: 19.03% (14% below median its 10-year median of 22.04)
GF Value™: $30.91 vs. price of $24.05 (22.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 282.1% above the Transportation median (#94 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CJPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Japan Railway Company, or JR Central, is the main railway operator in Nagoya and the Chubu region in central Japan. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987. Its main asset is the Tokaido Shinkansen, which spans Japan's most wealthy and populous area and links Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka. It contributes three-fourths of revenue, with most of the balance from merchandise, conventional train lines, and real estate.
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