Hakuhodo DY HoldingsHKUOF -1.67%75 Net Margin % is 2.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates HKUOF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.06. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks better than 52.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKUOF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 2.85 Max: 6.16
Current: 1.95
HKUOF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.83% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs HKUOF: 1.95
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (OTCPK:HKUOF) 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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hakuhodo DY Holdings'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hakuhodo DY Holdings'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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hakuhodo DY Holdings'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.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF) has a Net Margin % of 2.41% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hakuhodo DY Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 2.85. Over the past decade, Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.13 to 6.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #483 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Hakuhodo DY Holdings' current Net Margin % of 2.41% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 6.16. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' value of 2.41% is 96.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #483 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hakuhodo DY Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Net Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #483 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Hakuhodo DY Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' value of 2.41% is 96.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hakuhodo DY Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.13 to 6.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Hakuhodo DY Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.23, based on 1,024 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. Hakuhodo DY Holdings's current Net Margin % of 2.41% is 96.7% 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hakuhodo DY Holdings's current Net Margin % is 2.41%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hakuhodo DY Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF) has a current Net Margin % of 2.41%. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.06, compared to a current price of $7.02 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.41%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 96.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF), the current Net Margin % is 2.41% 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 Hakuhodo DY Holdings (HKUOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuhodo DY Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.02 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.06.
Key valuation signals for HKUOF:
Net Margin %: 2.41% (15% below median its 10-year median of 2.85)
GF Value™: $7.06 vs. price of $7.02 (0.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#483 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKUOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hakuhodo is the second-largest advertising agency in Japan, and one of the oldest advertising agencies, founded in 1895. Over the years, Hakuhodo has acquired many international companies, and overseas revenue currently accounts for 15% of total sales.
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