Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Nihon Parkerizing CoNHPCF 76 Net Margin % is 9.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 9.64. GuruFocus rates NHPCF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.55. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Nihon Parkerizing Co ranks better than 74.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Parkerizing Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NHPCF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.68 Med: 9.64 Max: 11.16
Current: 9.37
NHPCF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 74.78% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.93
vs NHPCF: 9.37
Nihon Parkerizing Co (OTCPK:NHPCF) 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.
Nihon Parkerizing Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Nihon Parkerizing Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Nihon Parkerizing 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nihon Parkerizing 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.
Nihon Parkerizing Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nihon Parkerizing Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Parkerizing 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.
Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF) has a Net Margin % of 9.60% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nihon Parkerizing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.64. Over the past decade, Nihon Parkerizing Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.68 to 11.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Parkerizing Co ranks #398 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Nihon Parkerizing Co's Net Margin % too high?
Nihon Parkerizing Co's current Net Margin % of 9.60% is near median its 10-year median of 9.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.68 to a high of 11.16. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.93. Nihon Parkerizing Co's value of 9.60% is 144.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Parkerizing Co ranks #398 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Parkerizing Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Parkerizing Co's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nihon Parkerizing Co ranks #398 out of 1578 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Nihon Parkerizing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.93. Nihon Parkerizing Co's value of 9.60% is 144.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Parkerizing Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.68 to 11.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.64 vs. the industry median of 3.93, Nihon Parkerizing 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.93, based on 1,578 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. Nihon Parkerizing Co's current Net Margin % of 9.60% is 144.3% 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 Nihon Parkerizing Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Parkerizing Co's current Net Margin % is 9.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Parkerizing Co stock overvalued right now?
Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF) has a current Net Margin % of 9.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.55, compared to a current price of $9.60 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.64 and 144.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.93. Nihon Parkerizing Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF), the current Net Margin % is 9.60% 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 Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Parkerizing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.60 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.55.
Key valuation signals for NHPCF:
Net Margin %: 9.60% (near median its 10-year median of 9.64)
GF Value™: $8.55 vs. price of $9.60 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 144.3% above the Chemicals median (#398 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NHPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Parkerizing Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical company. It engages in the production and sale of metal surface treatment chemicals, corrosion prevention chemicals, industrial chemicals and paints. The company's business segments include Chemicals, Equipment, Jobbing, and Other which includes its building maintenance business, transportation business, and solar power generation business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemicals Business. The chemicals division manufactures and sells chemicals to form a conversion coating on the surface of metals and other substrates to improve their functionality by improving corrosion resistance, wear resistance, lubricity and other performances, thereby adding value to the substrate materials.
76GF Score
Get the complete analysis for NHPCF
Net Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
NHPCF has been successfully added to your 
