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Kobe Bussan CoKOBNF 89 Net Margin % is 7.33% as of Apr. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 4.32. GuruFocus rates KOBNF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.24. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Kobe Bussan Co ranks better than 83.6% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Kobe Bussan Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $67 Mil. Kobe Bussan Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $909 Mil. Therefore, Kobe Bussan Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobe Bussan Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KOBNF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 4.32 Max: 6.03
Current: 6.03
KOBNF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 83.6% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs KOBNF: 6.03
Kobe Bussan Co (OTCPK:KOBNF) 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.
Kobe Bussan Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Kobe Bussan Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Bussan 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan 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.
Kobe Bussan Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Bussan 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.
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a Net Margin % of 7.33% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 4.32. Over the past decade, Kobe Bussan Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.91 to 6.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #51 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's Net Margin % too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current Net Margin % of 7.33% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 4.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 6.03. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 7.33% is 252.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #51 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's Net Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #51 out of 311 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kobe Bussan Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Kobe Bussan Co's value of 7.33% is 252.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobe Bussan Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.91 to 6.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.32 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Kobe Bussan Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.08, based on 311 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. Kobe Bussan Co's current Net Margin % of 7.33% is 252.4% 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Bussan Co's current Net Margin % is 7.33%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 4.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a current Net Margin % of 7.33%. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.24, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.33%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 4.32 and 252.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.08. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF), the current Net Margin % is 7.33% as of Apr. 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.24.
Key valuation signals for KOBNF:
Net Margin %: 7.33% (70% above median its 10-year median of 4.32)
GF Value™: $40.24 vs. price of $24.10 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 252.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#51 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOBNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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