Kansai Electric Power CoKAEPF +4.20%65 Net Margin % is 3.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 4.38. GuruFocus rates KAEPF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks better than 60.33% on this metric.
Kansai Electric Power Co (OTCPK:KAEPF) 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Kansai 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Kansai 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Net Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kansai Electric Power Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kansai 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) has a Net Margin % of 3.60% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kansai Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 4.38. Over the past decade, Kansai Electric Power Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.45 to 10.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #167 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Kansai Electric Power Co's Net Margin % too high?
Kansai Electric Power Co's current Net Margin % of 3.60% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 10.89. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Net Margin % is 6.17. Kansai Electric Power Co's value of 3.60% is 41.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #167 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kansai Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kansai Electric Power Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #167 out of 421 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kansai Electric Power Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 6.17. Kansai Electric Power Co's value of 3.60% is 41.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kansai Electric Power Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.45 to 10.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.38 vs. the industry median of 6.17, Kansai Electric Power 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 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. Kansai Electric Power Co's current Net Margin % of 3.60% is 41.7% 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 Kansai 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. Kansai Electric Power Co's current Net Margin % is 3.60%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 4.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kansai Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.57, compared to a current price of $14.65 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.60%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.38 and 41.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 6.17. Kansai Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF), the current Net Margin % is 3.60% 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 Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.65 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.57.
GuruFocus considers Kansai Electric Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAEPF:
Net Margin %: 3.60% (18% below median its 10-year median of 4.38)
GF Value™: $10.57 vs. price of $14.65 (38.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#167 of 421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAEPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kansai Electric Power Co Inc is a Japan-based company that provides energy and information technology solutions. The company operates in four business segments. The Energy segment offers electricity, gas, and utility solutions. The Information and Communications segment provides comprehensive communication services. The Lifestyle/Business Solutions segment delivers consumer and business-related services. The Power Transmission and Distribution segment ensures a safe and reliable electricity supply from a neutral and fair standpoint. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Energy business segment.
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