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B-R 31 Ice Cream CoTSE:2268 -0.37%76 Net Margin % is 3.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 3.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:2268 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,908.66 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ranks better than 88.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2268'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 3.27 Max: 7.31
Current: 7.31
TSE:2268's Net Margin % is ranked better than 88.71% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.075
vs TSE:2268: 7.31
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268) 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.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co Net Margin % Related Terms
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for B-R 31 Ice Cream 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:2268 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, B-R 31 Ice Cream 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.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B-R 31 Ice Cream 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.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268) has a Net Margin % of 3.65% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on B-R 31 Ice Cream Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 3.27. Over the past decade, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.89 to 7.31. According to the industry distribution chart, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ranks #35 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's Net Margin % too high?
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's current Net Margin % of 3.65% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 7.31. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's value of 3.65% is 75.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ranks #35 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co ranks #35 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This places B-R 31 Ice Cream Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's value of 3.65% is 75.9% above this benchmark. Historically, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.89 to 7.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.27 vs. the industry median of 2.08, B-R 31 Ice Cream 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.08, based on 310 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. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's current Net Margin % of 3.65% is 75.9% 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 B-R 31 Ice Cream Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's current Net Margin % is 3.65%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B-R 31 Ice Cream Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,908.66, compared to a current price of 円4,085.00 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.65%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.27 and 75.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.08. B-R 31 Ice Cream Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268), the current Net Margin % is 3.65% 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 B-R 31 Ice Cream Co (TSE:2268) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B-R 31 Ice Cream Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,085.00 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,908.66.
GuruFocus considers B-R 31 Ice Cream Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2268:
Net Margin %: 3.65% (12% above median its 10-year median of 3.27)
GF Value™: 円5,908.66 vs. price of 円4,085.00 (30.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#35 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of ice cream store chains, and the manufactures and sells of ice cream products. Its products include various varieties of ice-creams such as ice sand, ice cream cake, Sunday, pink strawberry soda, popping soda, cafe jelly, blast, frozen float, and others.
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