Hokkaido Electric Power CoHKEPF 65 Net Margin % is -2.02% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKEPF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks worse than 53.44% on this metric.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co (OTCPK:HKEPF) 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.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Hokkaido Electric Power 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.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Hokkaido Electric Power 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.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co Net Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokkaido Electric Power 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.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co (HKEPF) has a Net Margin % of -2.02% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hokkaido Electric Power Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks #225 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Net Margin % too high?
Hokkaido Electric Power Co's current Net Margin % is -2.02%. Based on the distribution chart, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks #225 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokkaido Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokkaido Electric Power Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Electric Power Co ranks #225 out of 421 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hokkaido Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 6.17. 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 6.17, based on 421 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. 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 Hokkaido Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Net Margin % is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's current Net Margin % is -2.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokkaido Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Electric Power Co (HKEPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.70, compared to a current price of $5.69 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -2.02%. Hokkaido Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Hokkaido Electric Power Co (HKEPF), the current Net Margin % is -2.02% 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 Hokkaido Electric Power Co (HKEPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.69 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.70.
GuruFocus considers Hokkaido Electric Power Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKEPF:
Net Margin %: -2.02%
GF Value™: $4.70 vs. price of $5.69 (21.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKEPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hokkaido Electric Power Co Inc is a Japanese electric utility that serves the northernmost island of Hokkaido. HEPCO is involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy on the island. The company utilizes a portfolio of hydroelectric, steam, gas, internal combustion, nuclear, geothermal, and solar power plants to do this. While majority of HEPCO's sites are hydroelectric, the company's fossil fuel facilities represent the vast majority of its total energy production and production capacity. Hokkaido Electric Power's electric utility business is responsible for nearly all of its revenue with sales split mainly between residential and commercial/industrial customer groups. Electrical output, however, is transmitted to residential customers.
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