Shiseido CoSSDOY +3.49%70 Net Margin % is 3.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 2.73. GuruFocus rates SSDOY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Shiseido Co ranks worse than 80.48% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Shiseido Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $53 Mil. Shiseido Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,462 Mil. Therefore, Shiseido Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shiseido Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SSDOY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.19 Med: 2.73 Max: 6.5
Current: -3.7
SSDOY's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 80.48% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs SSDOY: -3.70
Shiseido Co (OTCPK:SSDOY) 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.
Shiseido Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Shiseido Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shiseido 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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Shiseido 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.
Shiseido Co Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shiseido Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shiseido 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.
Shiseido Co (SSDOY) has a Net Margin % of 3.61% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shiseido Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Shiseido Co ranks #1571 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Shiseido Co's Net Margin % too high?
Shiseido Co's current Net Margin % of 3.61% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Shiseido Co's value of 3.61% is 3.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shiseido Co ranks #1571 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shiseido Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shiseido Co's Net Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Shiseido Co ranks #1571 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shiseido Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Shiseido Co's value of 3.61% is 3.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.73 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Shiseido 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 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. Shiseido Co's current Net Margin % of 3.61% is 3.3% 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 Shiseido Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shiseido Co's current Net Margin % is 3.61%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shiseido Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shiseido Co (SSDOY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.58, compared to a current price of $15.72 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.61%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.73 and 3.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Shiseido Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Shiseido Co (SSDOY), the current Net Margin % is 3.61% 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 Shiseido Co (SSDOY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shiseido Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.72 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.58.
GuruFocus considers Shiseido Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SSDOY:
Net Margin %: 3.61% (32% above median its 10-year median of 2.73)
GF Value™: $20.58 vs. price of $15.72 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1571 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSDOY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shiseido is a leading Japanese cosmetics manufacturer focused in the prestige and premium categories. Founded in 1872, it was the first Western-style pharmacy in Ginza, Tokyo, and is one of the oldest cosmetics companies globally. Shiseido's suite of 31 brands, which include its namesake brand, Clé de Peau Beauté, and NARS, had a 10.2% share of Japan's beauty and personal care market in 2024 according to Euromonitor. It is also ranked in the top 4-5 globally, with around 7% to 8% market share in premium and prestige color cosmetics and skincare. In terms of revenue, Japan and China, which include travel retail, are the two key markets making up 65% of group revenue in 2025.
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