Recruit Holdings CoSTU:1RH -1.64%95 Net Margin % is 10.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 7.71. GuruFocus rates STU:1RH with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Interactive Media companies, Recruit Holdings Co ranks better than 74.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Recruit Holdings Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:1RH'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.79 Med: 7.71 Max: 13.44
Current: 13.44
STU:1RH's Net Margin % is ranked better than 74.86% of 553
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs STU:1RH: 13.44
Recruit Holdings Co (STU:1RH) 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.
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Recruit Holdings Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Recruit Holdings 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.
STU:1RH vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Recruit 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.
Recruit Holdings Co Net Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Recruit Holdings Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Recruit 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.
Recruit Holdings Co (STU:1RH) has a Net Margin % of 10.62% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Recruit Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 7.71. Over the past decade, Recruit Holdings Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.79 to 13.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #139 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Recruit Holdings Co's Net Margin % too high?
Recruit Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 10.62% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 7.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.79 to a high of 13.44. The Interactive Media industry median Net Margin % is 1.65. Recruit Holdings Co's value of 10.62% is 543.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #139 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Recruit Holdings 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 Recruit Holdings Co's Net Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Recruit Holdings Co ranks #139 out of 553 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Recruit Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.65. Recruit Holdings Co's value of 10.62% is 543.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Recruit Holdings Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.79 to 13.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.71 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Recruit 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Net Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 1.65, based on 553 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. Recruit Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 10.62% is 543.6% 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 Recruit Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Recruit Holdings Co's current Net Margin % is 10.62%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 7.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Recruit Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recruit Holdings Co (STU:1RH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.94, compared to a current price of €59.82 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.62%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 7.71 and 543.6% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.65. Recruit Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 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 Recruit Holdings Co (STU:1RH), the current Net Margin % is 10.62% 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 Recruit Holdings Co (STU:1RH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recruit Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €59.82 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.94.
GuruFocus considers Recruit Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:1RH:
Net Margin %: 10.62% (38% above median its 10-year median of 7.71)
GF Value™: €48.94 vs. price of €59.82 (22.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 543.6% above the Interactive Media median (#139 of 553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1RH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Recruit is a holding company for various technology and employment-related businesses. Recruit's primary business is its HR technology segment, in which it owns two out of three globally scaled employment-related platforms: www.indeed.com, an online marketplace for employment; and www.glassdoor.com, an online review site for employers. Recruit also owns various marketing businesses operating in Japan for life events and lifestyle, a software solutions business for small and medium-size enterprises, or SMEs, in Japan, and various staffing businesses operating throughout the developed world.
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