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The historical rank and industry rank for Kintetsu Department Store Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KNTTF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.27 Med: 1.43 Max: 4.51
Current: 4.51
KNTTF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 65.84% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs KNTTF: 4.51
Kintetsu Department Store Co (OTCPK:KNTTF) 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.
Kintetsu Department Store Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Kintetsu Department Store 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Kintetsu Department Store 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.
Kintetsu Department Store Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kintetsu Department Store Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kintetsu Department Store 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.
Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) has a Net Margin % of -2.93% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kintetsu Department Store Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #384 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Kintetsu Department Store Co's Net Margin % too high?
Kintetsu Department Store Co's current Net Margin % is -2.93%. Based on the distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #384 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kintetsu Department Store Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kintetsu Department Store Co's Net Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kintetsu Department Store Co ranks #384 out of 1124 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kintetsu Department Store Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.31. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.31, based on 1,124 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kintetsu Department Store Co's current Net Margin % is -2.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kintetsu Department Store Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.41, compared to a current price of $10.69 — trading 64.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -2.93%. Kintetsu Department Store Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF), the current Net Margin % is -2.93% as of Feb. 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 Kintetsu Department Store Co (KNTTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kintetsu Department Store Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.69 is trading 64.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.41.
GuruFocus considers Kintetsu Department Store Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KNTTF:
Net Margin %: -2.93%
GF Value™: $30.41 vs. price of $10.69 (64.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KNTTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kintetsu Department Store Co Ltd is principally engaged in operating department store business in the Kansai region of Japan. The company offers a broad range of merchandise, including apparel, cosmetics, medicine, jewelry, accessories, travel goods, household electric appliances, and other. Kintetsu Department Store provides complementary functions, including restaurants, coffee shops, and other services, like hotel delivery service, home delivery service, luggage storage, sightseeing information services, and other.
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