Kakiyasu Honten CoTSE:2294 +1.01%59 Net Margin % is 3.34% as of Apr. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:2294 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,768.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Kakiyasu Honten Co ranks better than 50.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kakiyasu Honten Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2294'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71 Med: 3.55 Max: 4.97
Current: 2.25
TSE:2294's Net Margin % is ranked better than 50.97% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs TSE:2294: 2.25
Kakiyasu Honten Co (TSE:2294) 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.
Kakiyasu Honten Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Kakiyasu Honten Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kakiyasu Honten 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:2294 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Kakiyasu Honten 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.
Kakiyasu Honten Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kakiyasu Honten Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kakiyasu Honten 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.
Kakiyasu Honten Co (TSE:2294) has a Net Margin % of 3.34% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kakiyasu Honten Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.55. Over the past decade, Kakiyasu Honten Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.71 to 4.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Kakiyasu Honten Co ranks #151 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Kakiyasu Honten Co's Net Margin % too high?
Kakiyasu Honten Co's current Net Margin % of 3.34% is near median its 10-year median of 3.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 4.97. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Kakiyasu Honten Co's value of 3.34% is 55% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kakiyasu Honten Co ranks #151 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kakiyasu Honten Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kakiyasu Honten Co's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kakiyasu Honten Co ranks #151 out of 308 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kakiyasu Honten Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Kakiyasu Honten Co's value of 3.34% is 55% above this benchmark. Historically, Kakiyasu Honten Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.71 to 4.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.55 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Kakiyasu Honten 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 2.16, based on 308 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. Kakiyasu Honten Co's current Net Margin % of 3.34% is 55% 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 Kakiyasu Honten Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kakiyasu Honten Co's current Net Margin % is 3.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kakiyasu Honten Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kakiyasu Honten Co (TSE:2294) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,768.68, compared to a current price of 円2,509.00 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.55 and 55% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Kakiyasu Honten Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Kakiyasu Honten Co (TSE:2294), the current Net Margin % is 3.34% as of Apr. 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 Kakiyasu Honten Co (TSE:2294) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kakiyasu Honten Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,509.00 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,768.68.
GuruFocus considers Kakiyasu Honten Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2294:
Net Margin %: 3.34% (near median its 10-year median of 3.55)
GF Value™: 円2,768.68 vs. price of 円2,509.00 (9.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55% above the Retail - Defensive median (#151 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2294 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kakiyasu Honten Co Ltd operates the restaurant and food business in Japan. The company is engaged in the sale of meat, prepared foods, and Japanese sweets. The company also manufactures and sells stewed beef and operates a restaurant.
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