The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Securities Finance Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:JSE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.52 Med: 27.22 Max: 46.84
Current: 43.39
FRA:JSE's Net Margin % is ranked better than 83.15% of 534
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 14.52
vs FRA:JSE: 43.39
Japan Securities Finance Co (FRA:JSE) 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.
Japan Securities Finance Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Japan Securities Finance 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 Credit Services subindustry, Japan Securities Finance 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.
Japan Securities Finance Co Net Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Securities Finance Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Securities Finance 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.
Japan Securities Finance Co (FRA:JSE) has a Net Margin % of 98.30% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Securities Finance Co and its competitors. This is 261% above median its historical median of 27.22. Over the past decade, Japan Securities Finance Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 22.52 to 46.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Securities Finance Co ranks #90 out of 534 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Japan Securities Finance Co's Net Margin % too high?
Japan Securities Finance Co's current Net Margin % of 98.30% is 261% above median its 10-year median of 27.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.52 to a high of 46.84. The Credit Services industry median Net Margin % is 14.52. Japan Securities Finance Co's value of 98.30% is 577% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Securities Finance Co ranks #90 out of 534 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Securities Finance Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Securities Finance Co's Net Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Japan Securities Finance Co ranks #90 out of 534 companies for Net Margin %. This places Japan Securities Finance Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.52. Japan Securities Finance Co's value of 98.30% is 577% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Securities Finance Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 22.52 to 46.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.22 vs. the industry median of 14.52, Japan Securities Finance 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 Credit Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Credit Services companies is 14.52, based on 534 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. Japan Securities Finance Co's current Net Margin % of 98.30% is 577% 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 Japan Securities Finance Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Securities Finance Co's current Net Margin % is 98.30%, which is 261% above median its own 10-year median of 27.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Securities Finance Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Securities Finance Co (FRA:JSE) has a current Net Margin % of 98.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.69, compared to a current price of €12.50 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 98.30%, which is 261% above median its 10-year median of 27.22 and 577% above the Credit Services industry median of 14.52. Japan Securities Finance Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Japan Securities Finance Co (FRA:JSE), the current Net Margin % is 98.30% 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 Japan Securities Finance Co (FRA:JSE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Securities Finance Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.50 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.69.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JSE:
Net Margin %: 98.30% (261% above median its 10-year median of 27.22)
GF Value™: €10.69 vs. price of €12.50 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 577% above the Credit Services median (#90 of 534)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JSE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Securities Finance Co Ltd operates in three business segments: Securities Finance, Trust Banking, and Real Estate Leasing. In the Securities Finance business, which makes up the vast majority of the company's total revenue, the company primarily provides loans for margin transactions where it earns revenue through fees and interest. The Securities Finance segment also earns fees through stock and bond lending and earns interest through bond financing and general loans. The Trust Banking business provides trust services, such as securities trust, and banking services, such as deposits and loans. The Real Estate Leasing business provides services for leasing and managing real estate. The company operates exclusively in Japan.
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