Chubu Suisan CoNGO:8145 +2.81%64 Net Margin % is 0.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates NGO:8145 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,758.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Chubu Suisan Co ranks worse than 65.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chubu Suisan Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:8145'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.74 Max: 1.18
Current: 1.18
NGO:8145's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.48% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs NGO:8145: 1.18
Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) 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.
Chubu Suisan Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Chubu Suisan Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chubu Suisan 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.
NGO:8145 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Chubu Suisan 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.
Chubu Suisan Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chubu Suisan Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chubu Suisan 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.
Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) has a Net Margin % of 0.92% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chubu Suisan Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Chubu Suisan Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.06 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #203 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Chubu Suisan Co's Net Margin % too high?
Chubu Suisan Co's current Net Margin % of 0.92% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 1.18. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Chubu Suisan Co's value of 0.92% is 57.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #203 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chubu Suisan Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chubu Suisan Co's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #203 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This places Chubu Suisan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Chubu Suisan Co's value of 0.92% is 57.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Chubu Suisan Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.06 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Chubu Suisan 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 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. Chubu Suisan Co's current Net Margin % of 0.92% is 57.3% 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 Chubu Suisan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chubu Suisan Co's current Net Margin % is 0.92%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chubu Suisan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,758.87, compared to a current price of 円3,290.00 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.92%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 57.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Chubu Suisan Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145), the current Net Margin % is 0.92% 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 Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Suisan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,290.00 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,758.87.
GuruFocus considers Chubu Suisan Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:8145:
Net Margin %: 0.92% (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: 円2,758.87 vs. price of 円3,290.00 (19.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#203 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:8145 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chubu Suisan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the wholesale of fish and marine products. It offers fresh, frozen, and processed fish. It is also involved in manufacturing feed and fish meal, and real estate leasing activities, as well as providing refrigerated warehousing services.
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