Nippon SteelNISTF -1.19%70 Net Margin % is 2.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 3.60. GuruFocus rates NISTF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, Nippon Steel ranks worse than 67.37% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Nippon Steel's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $392 Mil. Nippon Steel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17,689 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Steel's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Steel's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NISTF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.29 Med: 3.6 Max: 9.36
Current: 0.17
NISTF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 67.37% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs NISTF: 0.17
Nippon Steel (OTCPK:NISTF) 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.
Nippon Steel Net Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Steel Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Steel'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 Steel subindustry, Nippon Steel'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.
Nippon Steel Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Steel's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Steel'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.
Nippon Steel (NISTF) has a Net Margin % of 2.21% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Steel and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 3.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Steel ranks #415 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Nippon Steel's Net Margin % too high?
Nippon Steel's current Net Margin % of 2.21% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 3.60. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Nippon Steel's value of 2.21% is 18.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Steel ranks #415 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Steel has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Steel's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Steel ranks #415 out of 616 companies for Net Margin %. This places Nippon Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Nippon Steel's value of 2.21% is 18.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.60 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Nippon Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 616 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. Nippon Steel's current Net Margin % of 2.21% is 18.8% 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 Nippon Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Steel's current Net Margin % is 2.21%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 3.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Steel (NISTF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.46, compared to a current price of $3.33 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.21%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 3.60 and 18.8% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. Nippon Steel's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Nippon Steel (NISTF), the current Net Margin % is 2.21% 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 Nippon Steel (NISTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.33 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.46.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NISTF:
Net Margin %: 2.21% (39% below median its 10-year median of 3.60)
GF Value™: $4.46 vs. price of $3.33 (25.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% above the Steel median (#415 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NISTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Steel Corp is mainly engaged in the steel manufacturing business, engineering business, chemical & material business, and system solution business. The company operates through four business segments. The Chemicals & Materials segment manufactures and sells coal chemicals, petrochemicals, electronic materials, semiconductors, carbon fibers, composites, and processed metal products. The Engineering segment handles industrial machinery, steel structures, construction contracting, waste disposal, recycling, and energy supply. The Steel segment focuses on the production and sale of steel products. The System Solutions segment provides IT consulting, outsourcing, and related services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Steel segment.
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