JFE HoldingsFRA:JFR -0.60%64 Net Margin % is 0.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:JFR with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.10. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, JFE Holdings ranks worse than 52.85% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. JFE Holdings's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €51 Mil. JFE Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,318 Mil. Therefore, JFE Holdings's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JFE Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:JFR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.3 Med: 2.37 Max: 6.6
Current: 1.55
FRA:JFR's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 52.85% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs FRA:JFR: 1.55
JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR) 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.
JFE Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
JFE Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JFE Holdings'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 Steel subindustry, JFE Holdings'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.
JFE Holdings Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, JFE Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JFE Holdings'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.
JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR) has a Net Margin % of 0.80% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on JFE Holdings and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #325 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is JFE Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
JFE Holdings' current Net Margin % of 0.80% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 2.37. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. JFE Holdings' value of 0.80% is 57% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #325 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JFE Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JFE Holdings' Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, JFE Holdings ranks #325 out of 615 companies for Net Margin %. This places JFE Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. JFE Holdings' value of 0.80% is 57% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 1.86, JFE Holdings has consistently been below 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 615 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. JFE Holdings's current Net Margin % of 0.80% is 57% below 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 JFE Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JFE Holdings's current Net Margin % is 0.80%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JFE Holdings stock overvalued right now?
JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR) has a current Net Margin % of 0.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.10, compared to a current price of €8.25 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.80%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 57% below the Steel industry median of 1.86. JFE Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR), the current Net Margin % is 0.80% 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 JFE Holdings (FRA:JFR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JFE Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.25 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.10.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JFR:
Net Margin %: 0.80% (66% below median its 10-year median of 2.37)
GF Value™: €9.10 vs. price of €8.25 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57% below the Steel median (#325 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JFR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JFE Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and related products. The company operates its business through three segments. The Engineering segment covers energy, urban environment, steel structure, and industrial machinery projects, along with recycling and electricity retail businesses. The Iron and Steel segment manufactures and sells steel products, processed steel products, raw materials, and engages in related services such as transportation, equipment maintenance, and construction. The Trading Company segment handles steel products, steelmaking raw materials, non-ferrous metals, foodstuffs, and other trading activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Iron and steel segment.
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