Persol Holdings CoTSE:2181 +0.50%86 Net Margin % is 2.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates TSE:2181 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円294.52 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Persol Holdings Co ranks worse than 56.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persol Holdings Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2181'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 2.37 Max: 3.01
Current: 2.74
TSE:2181's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 56.8% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs TSE:2181: 2.74
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) 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.
Persol Holdings Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Persol Holdings Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Persol 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.
TSE:2181 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Persol 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.
Persol Holdings Co Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Persol Holdings Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persol 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.
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) has a Net Margin % of 2.07% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, Persol Holdings Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.78 to 3.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #610 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Persol Holdings Co's Net Margin % too high?
Persol Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 2.07% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 3.01. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Persol Holdings Co's value of 2.07% is 46% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #610 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Persol Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persol Holdings Co's Net Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #610 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Persol Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Persol Holdings Co's value of 2.07% is 46% below this benchmark. Historically, Persol Holdings Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.78 to 3.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Persol Holdings Co has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. Persol Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 2.07% is 46% below 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persol Holdings Co's current Net Margin % is 2.07%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persol Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円294.52, compared to a current price of 円240.60 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.07%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 46% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Persol Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181), the current Net Margin % is 2.07% 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円240.60 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円294.52.
GuruFocus considers Persol Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2181:
Net Margin %: 2.07% (13% below median its 10-year median of 2.37)
GF Value™: 円294.52 vs. price of 円240.60 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46% below the Business Services median (#610 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persol Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of staffing and HR-related services. Its services include temporary staffing, recruitment, media, outsourcing, and job creation in a range of industries. The company's segments include Asia Pacific; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); Career; Staffing; Technology; and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Staffing segment, which is engaged in the temporary staffing business for a wide range of industries, mainly in the administrative field, mainly in Japan.
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