Shin-Etsu Chemical CoSHECY -2.61%95 Net Margin % is 14.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 19.98. GuruFocus rates SHECY with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks better than 93.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHECY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.22 Med: 19.98 Max: 25.21
Current: 18.43
SHECY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.12% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs SHECY: 18.43
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (OTCPK:SHECY) 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin-Etsu Chemical 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 Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) has a Net Margin % of 14.08% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 19.98. Over the past decade, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 14.22 to 25.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #109 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Net Margin % too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Net Margin % of 14.08% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 19.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.22 to a high of 25.21. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 14.08% is 262% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #109 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #109 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shin-Etsu Chemical Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 14.08% is 262% above this benchmark. Historically, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 14.22 to 25.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.98 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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 3.89, based on 1,585 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. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Net Margin % of 14.08% is 262% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Net Margin % is 14.08%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 19.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.86, compared to a current price of $21.84 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.08%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 19.98 and 262% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 7 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY), the current Net Margin % is 14.08% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.84 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.86.
GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHECY:
Net Margin %: 14.08% (30% below median its 10-year median of 19.98)
GF Value™: $17.86 vs. price of $21.84 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 262% above the Chemicals median (#109 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHECY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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