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Kitano ConstructionTSE:1866 -1.40%65 Net Margin % is 5.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 3.83. GuruFocus rates TSE:1866 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円878.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, Kitano Construction ranks better than 53.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitano Construction's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1866'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.33 Med: 3.83 Max: 4.67
Current: 4.43
TSE:1866's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.59% of 1767
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs TSE:1866: 4.43
Kitano Construction (TSE:1866) 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.
Kitano Construction Net Margin % Related Terms
Kitano Construction Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitano Construction'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.
TSE:1866 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kitano Construction'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.
Kitano Construction Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kitano Construction's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitano Construction'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.
Kitano Construction (TSE:1866) has a Net Margin % of 5.25% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kitano Construction and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 3.83. Over the past decade, Kitano Construction's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.33 to 4.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitano Construction ranks #820 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Kitano Construction's Net Margin % too high?
Kitano Construction's current Net Margin % of 5.25% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 3.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.33 to a high of 4.67. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Kitano Construction's value of 5.25% is 34.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitano Construction ranks #820 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kitano Construction has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitano Construction's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kitano Construction ranks #820 out of 1767 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kitano Construction in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Kitano Construction's value of 5.25% is 34.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kitano Construction's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.33 to 4.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.83 vs. the industry median of 3.90, Kitano Construction 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.90, based on 1,767 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. Kitano Construction's current Net Margin % of 5.25% is 34.6% 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 Kitano Construction and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitano Construction's current Net Margin % is 5.25%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitano Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitano Construction (TSE:1866) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円878.25, compared to a current price of 円1,125.00 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.25%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 3.83 and 34.6% above the Construction industry median of 3.90. Kitano Construction's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Kitano Construction (TSE:1866), the current Net Margin % is 5.25% 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 Kitano Construction (TSE:1866) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitano Construction stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,125.00 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円878.25.
GuruFocus considers Kitano Construction to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1866:
Net Margin %: 5.25% (37% above median its 10-year median of 3.83)
GF Value™: 円878.25 vs. price of 円1,125.00 (28.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% above the Construction median (#820 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1866 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitano Construction Corp provides real estate services in Japan. Its business activities include planning, designing, construction management and consulting of construction work and development of urban, regional and resort projects.
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