The historical rank and industry rank for Dai Nippon Toryo Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DAIYF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8 Med: 4.97 Max: 13.01
Current: 1.8
DAIYF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.29% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs DAIYF: 1.80
Dai Nippon Toryo Co (OTCPK:DAIYF) 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.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Dai Nippon Toryo Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dai Nippon Toryo Co'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Dai Nippon Toryo 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.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dai Nippon Toryo Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai Nippon Toryo 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.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co (DAIYF) has a Net Margin % of -1.41% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dai Nippon Toryo Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Dai Nippon Toryo Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.80 to 13.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Toryo Co ranks #1019 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Dai Nippon Toryo Co's Net Margin % too high?
Dai Nippon Toryo Co's current Net Margin % is -1.41%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 13.01. Based on the distribution chart, Dai Nippon Toryo Co ranks #1019 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dai Nippon Toryo Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai Nippon Toryo Co's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Toryo Co ranks #1019 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This places Dai Nippon Toryo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Historically, Dai Nippon Toryo Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.80 to 13.01 over the past decade. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,585 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. 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 Dai Nippon Toryo Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai Nippon Toryo Co's current Net Margin % is -1.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai Nippon Toryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Toryo Co (DAIYF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.43, compared to a current price of $8.20 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -1.41%. Dai Nippon Toryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Dai Nippon Toryo Co (DAIYF), the current Net Margin % is -1.41% 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 Dai Nippon Toryo Co (DAIYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Toryo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.20 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.43.
GuruFocus considers Dai Nippon Toryo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIYF:
Net Margin %: -1.41%
GF Value™: $9.43 vs. price of $8.20 (13% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the production and sales of coatings and jet inks. Its product lines include protective, decorative, automobile, and industrial. Products offered by the company include anticorrosive coatings, water-based coatings, and coatings for industrial use. Protective coatings are used in the steel frames of buildings, bridges, industrial plants, and concrete structures. Decorative coatings are used for the interiors, exteriors, and roofs of residential buildings. Automobile coatings are used in automotive components, such as bumpers, door mirrors, and other interior and exterior components. Industrial coatings are designed for applications, such as curtain walls, aluminum sashes, steel furniture, agricultural and construction machinery.
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