West Japan Railway CoNGO:9021 63 Net Margin % is 1.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 6.34. GuruFocus rates NGO:9021 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,301.22. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Transportation companies, West Japan Railway Co ranks better than 59.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Japan Railway Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:9021'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.34 Med: 6.34 Max: 7.36
Current: 6.91
NGO:9021's Net Margin % is ranked better than 59.1% of 1000
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.99
vs NGO:9021: 6.91
West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) 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.
West Japan Railway Co Net Margin % Related Terms
West Japan Railway Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Japan Railway 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:9021 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, West Japan Railway 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.
West Japan Railway Co Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, West Japan Railway Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Japan Railway 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.
West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) has a Net Margin % of 1.28% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 6.34. According to the industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #409 out of 1000 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is West Japan Railway Co's Net Margin % too high?
West Japan Railway Co's current Net Margin % of 1.28% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 6.34. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.99. West Japan Railway Co's value of 1.28% is 74.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #409 out of 1000 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, West Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Japan Railway Co's Net Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #409 out of 1000 companies for Net Margin %. This puts West Japan Railway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.99. West Japan Railway Co's value of 1.28% is 74.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.34 vs. the industry median of 4.99, West Japan Railway 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.99, based on 1,000 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. West Japan Railway Co's current Net Margin % of 1.28% is 74.3% 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 West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Japan Railway Co's current Net Margin % is 1.28%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 6.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) has a current Net Margin % of 1.28%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,301.22, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.28%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 6.34 and 74.3% below the Transportation industry median of 4.99. West Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021), the current Net Margin % is 1.28% 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 West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,301.22.
Key valuation signals for NGO:9021:
Net Margin %: 1.28% (80% below median its 10-year median of 6.34)
GF Value™: 円3,301.22 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (24.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.3% below the Transportation median (#409 of 1000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West Japan Railway, or JR West, is the main railway operator in Western Japan, headquartered in Osaka. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987. Its main assets are the Sanyo Shinkansen, which stretches from Osaka to Fukuoka, and the urban rail network in the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area. Its nearly 5,000 kilometers of rail track covers a third of Japan's population and a fifth of its land area. Rail operations contribute more than half of revenue, with most of the balance from retail operations, real estate investments, travel agencies, and hotels.
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