Media Five CoFSE:3824 52 Net Margin % is 2.09% as of Nov. 2025, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates FSE:3824 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円565.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,817 Software companies, Media Five Co ranks better than 51.22% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Media Five Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円9 Mil. Media Five Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 円449 Mil. Therefore, Media Five Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 2.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Five Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:3824'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.01 Med: 1.34 Max: 4.67
Current: 2.95
FSE:3824's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.22% of 2817
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.61
vs FSE:3824: 2.95
Media Five Co (FSE:3824) 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.
Media Five Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Media Five Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Five 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.
FSE:3824 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Media Five 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.
Media Five Co Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Media Five Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Five 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.
Media Five Co (FSE:3824) has a Net Margin % of 2.09% as of Nov. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Media Five Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #1374 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Media Five Co's Net Margin % too high?
Media Five Co's current Net Margin % of 2.09% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.34. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.61. Media Five Co's value of 2.09% is 19.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #1374 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Five Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Five Co's Net Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #1374 out of 2817 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Media Five Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.61. Media Five Co's value of 2.09% is 19.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 2.61, Media Five 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.61, based on 2,817 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. Media Five Co's current Net Margin % of 2.09% is 19.9% 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 Media Five Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Five Co's current Net Margin % is 2.09%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Five Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co (FSE:3824) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円565.96, compared to a current price of 円720.00 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.09%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 19.9% below the Software industry median of 2.61. Media Five Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Media Five Co (FSE:3824), the current Net Margin % is 2.09% as of Nov. 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 Media Five Co (FSE:3824) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円720.00 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円565.96.
GuruFocus considers Media Five Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:3824:
Net Margin %: 2.09% (56% above median its 10-year median of 1.34)
GF Value™: 円565.96 vs. price of 円720.00 (27.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.9% below the Software median (#1374 of 2817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3824 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Five Co is a Japanese firm engaged in the provision of software development-related information technology (IT) engineers to computer companies. It develops customized system integration software, including a sales management system for cram schools. It also has a restaurant and childcare services business.
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