Nippon Kayaku CoFRA:NP7 -0.89%84 Net Margin % is 9.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 8.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:NP7 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks better than 77.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Kayaku Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NP7'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.04 Med: 8.24 Max: 10.19
Current: 10.19
FRA:NP7's Net Margin % is ranked better than 77.16% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs FRA:NP7: 10.19
Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Kayaku Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Kayaku 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 Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Kayaku 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Kayaku Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Kayaku 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) has a Net Margin % of 9.23% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 8.24. Over the past decade, Nippon Kayaku Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.04 to 10.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #362 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's Net Margin % too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current Net Margin % of 9.23% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 8.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.04 to a high of 10.19. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 9.23% is 137.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #362 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #362 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This places Nippon Kayaku Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 9.23% is 137.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Kayaku Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.04 to 10.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.24 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Nippon Kayaku 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 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. Nippon Kayaku Co's current Net Margin % of 9.23% is 137.3% 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 Nippon Kayaku 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. Nippon Kayaku Co's current Net Margin % is 9.23%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 8.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.08, compared to a current price of €11.10 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.23%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 8.24 and 137.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7), the current Net Margin % is 9.23% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.10 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.08.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Kayaku Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NP7:
Net Margin %: 9.23% (12% above median its 10-year median of 8.24)
GF Value™: €9.08 vs. price of €11.10 (22.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 137.3% above the Chemicals median (#362 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NP7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells epoxy resins used as flame retardants in electronics, colorants and dyes used in inkjet printers and the manufacture of textiles. The pharmaceuticals segment sells anti-cancer drugs, biological drugs, cardiovascular agents, vitamin compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents. The safety systems segment sells airbag inflators and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners to the automotive industry, both of which are used to protect passengers during an accident. The agrochemicals segment sells insecticides and herbicides. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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