Kaori Heat Treatment CoTPE:8996 81 Net Margin % is 13.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 11.05. GuruFocus rates TPE:8996 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$559.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,027 Industrial Products companies, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks better than 83.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8996'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.16 Med: 11.05 Max: 14.81
Current: 12.61
TPE:8996's Net Margin % is ranked better than 83.71% of 3027
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.53
vs TPE:8996: 12.61
Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) 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.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Kaori Heat Treatment 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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kaori Heat Treatment 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.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaori Heat Treatment 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.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) has a Net Margin % of 13.78% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kaori Heat Treatment Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 11.05. Over the past decade, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.16 to 14.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks #493 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Net Margin % too high?
Kaori Heat Treatment Co's current Net Margin % of 13.78% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 11.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.16 to a high of 14.81. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's value of 13.78% is 204.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks #493 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaori Heat Treatment Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Net Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks #493 out of 3027 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kaori Heat Treatment Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's value of 13.78% is 204.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.16 to 14.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.05 vs. the industry median of 4.53, Kaori Heat Treatment 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.53, based on 3,027 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. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's current Net Margin % of 13.78% is 204.2% 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 Kaori Heat Treatment Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's current Net Margin % is 13.78%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 11.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaori Heat Treatment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$559.57, compared to a current price of NT$1,230.00 — trading 119.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.78%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 11.05 and 204.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.53. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996), the current Net Margin % is 13.78% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaori Heat Treatment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$1,230.00 is trading 119.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$559.57.
GuruFocus considers Kaori Heat Treatment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8996:
Net Margin %: 13.78% (25% above median its 10-year median of 11.05)
GF Value™: NT$559.57 vs. price of NT$1,230.00 (119.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 204.2% above the Industrial Products median (#493 of 3027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co Ltd specializes in producing mechanical hardware, processing fabricated metals, and manufacturing and developing heat exchange products or thermal products. The Group's factories are established in Zhongli, Kaohsiung, etc. Its operating activities include heat treatment processing of various mechanical hardware and fabricated metals, plate heat exchangers, thermal products, and manufacturing activities. The Group operates in a single operating segment of plate heat exchangers, power generation, and thermal energy products. It operates in Asia, America, Europe, and others. The Group generates maximum revenue from America.
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