Kansai Paint CoFRA:KAP -0.71%84 Net Margin % is 1.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 5.43. GuruFocus rates FRA:KAP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Kansai Paint Co ranks better than 57.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kansai Paint Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KAP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.07 Med: 5.43 Max: 11.94
Current: 5.37
FRA:KAP's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.67% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs FRA:KAP: 5.37
Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) 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.
Kansai Paint Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Kansai Paint Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kansai Paint 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, Kansai Paint 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.
Kansai Paint Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kansai Paint Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kansai Paint 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.
Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) has a Net Margin % of 1.13% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kansai Paint Co and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 5.43. Over the past decade, Kansai Paint Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.07 to 11.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Kansai Paint Co ranks #671 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Kansai Paint Co's Net Margin % too high?
Kansai Paint Co's current Net Margin % of 1.13% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 5.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.07 to a high of 11.94. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Kansai Paint Co's value of 1.13% is 71% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kansai Paint Co ranks #671 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kansai Paint Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kansai Paint Co's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kansai Paint Co ranks #671 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kansai Paint Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Kansai Paint Co's value of 1.13% is 71% below this benchmark. Historically, Kansai Paint Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.07 to 11.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.43 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Kansai Paint Co 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 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. Kansai Paint Co's current Net Margin % of 1.13% is 71% 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 Kansai Paint 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. Kansai Paint Co's current Net Margin % is 1.13%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 5.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kansai Paint Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.38, compared to a current price of €13.90 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.13%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 5.43 and 71% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Kansai Paint Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP), the current Net Margin % is 1.13% 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 Kansai Paint Co (FRA:KAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Paint Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.90 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.38.
GuruFocus considers Kansai Paint Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KAP:
Net Margin %: 1.13% (79% below median its 10-year median of 5.43)
GF Value™: €14.38 vs. price of €13.90 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71% below the Chemicals median (#671 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kansai Paint Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of coatings and paint products. The company sells five primary types of products: automotive coatings, automotive refinish coatings, decorative coatings, protection coatings, and industrial coatings. The firm's automotive coatings include clear coat paints, top coat paints, and primers. The industrial coatings include paint and coatings for bridges, roads, storage tanks, power plants, and manufacturing facilities. It markets its products mainly to the automotive, marine, and construction industries.
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