The historical rank and industry rank for Chiikishinbunsha Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2164'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.02 Med: -0.85 Max: 1.31
Current: -0.93
TSE:2164's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 57.16% of 1013
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.26
vs TSE:2164: -0.93
Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) 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.
Chiikishinbunsha Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Chiikishinbunsha Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chiikishinbunsha 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 Publishing subindustry, Chiikishinbunsha 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.
Chiikishinbunsha Co Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chiikishinbunsha Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chiikishinbunsha 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.
Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) has a Net Margin % of -4.12% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chiikishinbunsha Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #579 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co's Net Margin % too high?
Chiikishinbunsha Co's current Net Margin % is -4.12%. Based on the distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #579 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chiikishinbunsha Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiikishinbunsha Co's Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #579 out of 1013 companies for Net Margin %. This places Chiikishinbunsha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.26. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.26, based on 1,013 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. 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chiikishinbunsha Co's current Net Margin % is -4.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円83.24, compared to a current price of 円165.00 — trading 98.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -4.12%. Chiikishinbunsha Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164), the current Net Margin % is -4.12% as of Feb. 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円165.00 is trading 98.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円83.24.
GuruFocus considers Chiikishinbunsha Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2164:
Net Margin %: -4.12%
GF Value™: 円83.24 vs. price of 円165.00 (98.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2164 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd is engaged in publishing a local newspaper. The company provides design and production of various types of printed matter; distribution business of various promotional products; collection, processing, and sale of various kinds of information; and business related to solicitation of life insurance and non-life insurance.
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