Japan Airlines CoJAPSY +2.26%83 Net Margin % is 4.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 5.79. GuruFocus rates JAPSY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, Japan Airlines Co ranks better than 58.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Airlines Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JAPSY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -59.58 Med: 5.79 Max: 12.74
Current: 6.84
JAPSY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 58.73% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs JAPSY: 6.84
Japan Airlines Co (OTCPK:JAPSY) 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.
Japan Airlines Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Japan Airlines Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Airlines 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 Airlines subindustry, Japan Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines Co Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Airlines Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) has a Net Margin % of 4.78% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 5.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #416 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Japan Airlines Co's Net Margin % too high?
Japan Airlines Co's current Net Margin % of 4.78% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.79. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Japan Airlines Co's value of 4.78% is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #416 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Airlines Co's Net Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #416 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Japan Airlines Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Japan Airlines Co's value of 4.78% is 4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.79 vs. the industry median of 4.98, Japan Airlines 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.98, based on 1,008 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. Japan Airlines Co's current Net Margin % of 4.78% is 4% 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 Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Airlines Co's current Net Margin % is 4.78%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 5.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $8.80 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.78%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.79 and 4% below the Transportation industry median of 4.98. Japan Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY), the current Net Margin % is 4.78% 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 Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.80 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.59.
GuruFocus considers Japan Airlines Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JAPSY:
Net Margin %: 4.78% (17% below median its 10-year median of 5.79)
GF Value™: $9.59 vs. price of $8.80 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4% below the Transportation median (#416 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JAPSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Airlines Co Ltd is an international air transport services company. It offers scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services and aerial work services. The company operates large aircraft, medium-sized aircraft, small aircraft, and regional jets. The company is also engaged in the travel planning and sales business, which covers travel planning and sales, baggage delivery, system development and operation, ticketing systems for the travel industry, and credit card services related to air travel.
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