KanematsuKSTUF -17.96%79 Net Margin % is 2.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates KSTUF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.68. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, Kanematsu ranks worse than 58.29% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Kanematsu's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $52 Mil. Kanematsu's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,765 Mil. Therefore, Kanematsu's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kanematsu's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KSTUF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19 Med: 2.18 Max: 3.05
Current: 3.05
KSTUF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 58.29% of 549
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs KSTUF: 3.05
Kanematsu (OTCPK:KSTUF) 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.
Kanematsu Net Margin % Related Terms
Kanematsu Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kanematsu'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Kanematsu'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.
Kanematsu Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kanematsu's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kanematsu'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.
Kanematsu (KSTUF) has a Net Margin % of 2.96% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kanematsu and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Kanematsu's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.19 to 3.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Kanematsu ranks #320 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Kanematsu's Net Margin % too high?
Kanematsu's current Net Margin % of 2.96% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 3.05. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Kanematsu's value of 2.96% is 27.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kanematsu ranks #320 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kanematsu has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kanematsu's Net Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kanematsu ranks #320 out of 549 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kanematsu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Kanematsu's value of 2.96% is 27.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kanematsu's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.19 to 3.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Kanematsu 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.09, based on 549 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. Kanematsu's current Net Margin % of 2.96% is 27.6% 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 Kanematsu and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kanematsu's current Net Margin % is 2.96%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kanematsu stock overvalued right now?
Kanematsu (KSTUF) has a current Net Margin % of 2.96%. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.68, compared to a current price of $14.43 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.96%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 27.6% below the Conglomerates industry median of 4.09. Kanematsu's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Kanematsu (KSTUF), the current Net Margin % is 2.96% 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 Kanematsu (KSTUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanematsu stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.43 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.68.
Key valuation signals for KSTUF:
Net Margin %: 2.96% (36% above median its 10-year median of 2.18)
GF Value™: $9.68 vs. price of $14.43 (49.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.6% below the Conglomerates median (#320 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KSTUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kanematsu Corp is a provider of products and services to various operations including Electronics and Devices, Foods and Grain, Steel, Materials and Plant, and Motor Vehicles and Aerospace. Its products portfolio under Electronics and Devices includes semiconductor equipment, industrial electronics, mobile, electronics components and materials; Food and Grains include foods, meat, and marine products, grain, feedstuff; Steel, Materials and Plant include steel, functional chemicals and energy, plants; and Motor Vehicles and Aerospace include motor vehicles and parts and aerospace.
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