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Nippon Techno LabSSE:3849 +1.63%71 Net Margin % is 22.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 337% above its 10-year median of 5.23. GuruFocus rates SSE:3849 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円859.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,833 Software companies, Nippon Techno Lab ranks better than 77.55% on this metric.
Nippon Techno Lab (SSE:3849) 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 Techno Lab Net Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Techno Lab Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Techno Lab'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.
SSE:3849 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Nippon Techno Lab'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 Techno Lab Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nippon Techno Lab's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Techno Lab'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 Techno Lab (SSE:3849) has a Net Margin % of 22.88% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Techno Lab and its competitors. This is 337% above median its historical median of 5.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Techno Lab ranks #636 out of 2833 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Nippon Techno Lab's Net Margin % too high?
Nippon Techno Lab's current Net Margin % of 22.88% is 337% above median its 10-year median of 5.23. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.72. Nippon Techno Lab's value of 22.88% is 741.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Techno Lab ranks #636 out of 2833 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Techno Lab has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Techno Lab's Net Margin % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nippon Techno Lab ranks #636 out of 2833 companies for Net Margin %. This places Nippon Techno Lab in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.72. Nippon Techno Lab's value of 22.88% is 741.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.23 vs. the industry median of 2.72, Nippon Techno Lab 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.72, based on 2,833 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 Techno Lab's current Net Margin % of 22.88% is 741.2% 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 Techno Lab and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Techno Lab's current Net Margin % is 22.88%, which is 337% above median its own 10-year median of 5.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Techno Lab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Techno Lab (SSE:3849) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円859.05, compared to a current price of 円624.00 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.88%, which is 337% above median its 10-year median of 5.23 and 741.2% above the Software industry median of 2.72. Nippon Techno Lab's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Techno Lab (SSE:3849), the current Net Margin % is 22.88% 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 Techno Lab (SSE:3849) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Techno Lab stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円624.00 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円859.05.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Techno Lab to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SSE:3849:
Net Margin %: 22.88% (337% above median its 10-year median of 5.23)
GF Value™: 円859.05 vs. price of 円624.00 (27.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 741.2% above the Software median (#636 of 2833)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:3849 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Techno Lab Inc is engaged in Imaging & Printer Controller Business that develops and sells controllers and controller software for industrial printers and plotters. The company is engaged in the storage solutions business and contract development business.
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