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The historical rank and industry rank for Shibaura Mechatronics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GW4'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.18 Med: 5.36 Max: 15.08
Current: 12.69
FRA:GW4's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.39% of 2477
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs FRA:GW4: 12.69
Shibaura Mechatronics (FRA:GW4) 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.
Shibaura Mechatronics Net Margin % Related Terms
Shibaura Mechatronics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shibaura Mechatronics'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Shibaura Mechatronics'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.
Shibaura Mechatronics Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shibaura Mechatronics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shibaura Mechatronics'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.
Shibaura Mechatronics (FRA:GW4) has a Net Margin % of 10.61% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shibaura Mechatronics and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 5.36. Over the past decade, Shibaura Mechatronics' Net Margin % has ranged from 2.18 to 15.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks #362 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Shibaura Mechatronics' Net Margin % too high?
Shibaura Mechatronics' current Net Margin % of 10.61% is 98% above median its 10-year median of 5.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.18 to a high of 15.08. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Shibaura Mechatronics' value of 10.61% is 293% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks #362 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shibaura Mechatronics has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shibaura Mechatronics' Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks #362 out of 2477 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shibaura Mechatronics in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Shibaura Mechatronics' value of 10.61% is 293% above this benchmark. Historically, Shibaura Mechatronics' own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.18 to 15.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.36 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Shibaura Mechatronics 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,477 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. Shibaura Mechatronics's current Net Margin % of 10.61% is 293% 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 Shibaura Mechatronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shibaura Mechatronics's current Net Margin % is 10.61%, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 5.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shibaura Mechatronics stock overvalued right now?
Shibaura Mechatronics (FRA:GW4) has a current Net Margin % of 10.61%. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.47, compared to a current price of €26.40 — trading 130.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.61%, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 5.36 and 293% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Shibaura Mechatronics' overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Shibaura Mechatronics (FRA:GW4), the current Net Margin % is 10.61% 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 Shibaura Mechatronics (FRA:GW4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Mechatronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.40 is trading 130.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.47.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GW4:
Net Margin %: 10.61% (98% above median its 10-year median of 5.36)
GF Value™: €11.47 vs. price of €26.40 (130.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 293% above the Hardware median (#362 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GW4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shibaura Mechatronics Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, FPD manufacturing equipment, vacuum equipment, laser equipment, and ticket vending machines, as well as providing maintenance services and maintaining and upkeeping factory buildings and other facilities. The group's reportable segments are Fine Mechatronics, Mechatronics Systems, Distribution Equipment Systems, and Real Estate Leasing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Fine Mechatronics segment, which manufactures semiconductor manufacturing equipment, FPD manufacturing equipment, inkjet tablet printing equipment, laser application equipment, microwave application equipment, vacuum pumps, etc.
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