Kirin Holdings CoFRA:KIR -0.10%76 Net Margin % is 4.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 5.43. GuruFocus rates FRA:KIR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Kirin Holdings Co ranks better than 55.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kirin Holdings Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KIR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.49 Med: 5.43 Max: 12.98
Current: 6.11
FRA:KIR's Net Margin % is ranked better than 55.19% of 212
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 4.87
vs FRA:KIR: 6.11
Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) 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.
Kirin Holdings Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Kirin Holdings Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirin Holdings 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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Kirin Holdings 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.
Kirin Holdings Co Net Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kirin Holdings Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirin Holdings 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.
Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) has a Net Margin % of 4.73% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kirin Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 5.43. Over the past decade, Kirin Holdings Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.49 to 12.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #95 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Kirin Holdings Co's Net Margin % too high?
Kirin Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 4.73% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 5.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.49 to a high of 12.98. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Net Margin % is 4.87. Kirin Holdings Co's value of 4.73% is 2.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #95 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kirin Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirin Holdings Co's Net Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Kirin Holdings Co ranks #95 out of 212 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kirin Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.87. Kirin Holdings Co's value of 4.73% is 2.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kirin Holdings Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.49 to 12.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.43 vs. the industry median of 4.87, Kirin Holdings 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.87, based on 212 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. Kirin Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 4.73% is 2.9% 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 Kirin Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirin Holdings Co's current Net Margin % is 4.73%, which is 13% 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 Kirin Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.02, compared to a current price of €14.88 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.73%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 5.43 and 2.9% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.87. Kirin Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 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 Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR), the current Net Margin % is 4.73% 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 Kirin Holdings Co (FRA:KIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirin Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.88 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.02.
GuruFocus considers Kirin Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KIR:
Net Margin %: 4.73% (13% below median its 10-year median of 5.43)
GF Value™: €13.02 vs. price of €14.88 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.9% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#95 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kirin is the second-largest brewer in Japan with a 28% market share. It holds a top share in the happoshu (low-malt beer) and new genre (no-malt beer) categories. Apart from beer, it also operates a wide range of alcoholic and soft beverage products in Japan. It has made several acquisitions, including Lion Nathan and National Foods in Australia, the second-largest Brazilian brewer Schincariol and Myanmar's biggest brewer over the past decade. It sold the businesses in Brazil and Myanmar in 2017 and 2023, respectively. In 2023, the company made a tender offer to bring Fancl on as a wholly owned subsidiary. Its revenue accounts for roughly 5% of Kirin's total sales. Its overseas business, which includes alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, represents about 40% of the group's revenue.
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