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Nippon Paint Holdings CoNPPHY +1.38%87 Net Margin % is 10.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates NPPHY with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks better than 69.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NPPHY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.31 Med: 7 Max: 10.13
Current: 8.15
NPPHY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.66% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs NPPHY: 8.15
Nippon Paint Holdings Co (OTCPK:NPPHY) 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 Paint Holdings Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Paint Holdings Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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, Nippon Paint Holdings 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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Paint Holdings 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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co (NPPHY) has a Net Margin % of 10.51% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Paint Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.31 to 10.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks #479 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Net Margin % too high?
Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 10.51% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.31 to a high of 10.13. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's value of 10.51% is 168.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks #479 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Paint Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks #479 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Nippon Paint Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's value of 10.51% is 168.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.31 to 10.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Nippon Paint Holdings 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 3.92, based on 1,579 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 Paint Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 10.51% is 168.1% 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 Paint Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current Net Margin % is 10.51%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Paint Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paint Holdings Co (NPPHY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.06, compared to a current price of $3.68 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.51%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 168.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.92. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Nippon Paint Holdings Co (NPPHY), the current Net Margin % is 10.51% 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 Paint Holdings Co (NPPHY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paint Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.68 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.06.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Paint Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NPPHY:
Net Margin %: 10.51% (50% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: $4.06 vs. price of $3.68 (9.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 168.1% above the Chemicals median (#479 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPPHY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Paint is a global paint company with operations in over 50 countries. About two-thirds of sales are in decorative paint, serving mostly residential and some commercial customers. It has the dominant share of the paint markets in China and some smaller Asian countries, as well as Australia. In other regions, it's often one of the three largest players. Its products are distributed via paint and home improvement retailers, some 300,000 distributors globally. Household brands include Nipsea, Nippon Paint, Dulux (in Asia, the Pacific, and Europe), British Paints, Betek Boya, and Alina, among others. About one-fourth of sales are in industrial coatings and paints. Here, customer groups include manufacturers of automotive and industrial products.
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