The historical rank and industry rank for Townnews-Sha Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2481'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.56 Med: 7.84 Max: 20.16
Current: 20.16
TSE:2481's Net Margin % is ranked better than 91.94% of 1017
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs TSE:2481: 20.16
Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) 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.
Townnews-Sha Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Townnews-Sha Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Townnews-Sha 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, Townnews-Sha 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.
Townnews-Sha Co Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townnews-Sha Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Townnews-Sha 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.
Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) has a Net Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Townnews-Sha Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Townnews-Sha Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.56 to 20.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #82 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Townnews-Sha Co's Net Margin % too high?
Townnews-Sha Co's current Net Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.56 to a high of 20.16. Based on the distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #82 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Townnews-Sha Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townnews-Sha Co's Net Margin % compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #82 out of 1017 companies for Net Margin %. This places Townnews-Sha Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Historically, Townnews-Sha Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.56 to 20.16 over the past decade. 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 1.20, based on 1,017 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 Townnews-Sha Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townnews-Sha Co's current Net Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Townnews-Sha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円721.63, compared to a current price of 円664.00 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.00%. Townnews-Sha Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481), the current Net Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townnews-Sha Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円664.00 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円721.63.
GuruFocus considers Townnews-Sha Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2481:
Net Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円721.63 vs. price of 円664.00 (8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2481 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Townnews-Sha Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, production, printing of various printed materials, and creation and management of websites. It also provides a local information newspaper which contains familiar information about politics, economics, society, culture, and sports, as well as the sale of advertising spaces in the paper.
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