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Watts CoTSE:2735 +1.50%61 Net Margin % is 1.89% as of Feb. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:2735 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円689.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Watts Co ranks worse than 57.88% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Watts Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円301 Mil. Watts Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円15,924 Mil. Therefore, Watts Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Watts Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2735'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 1.44 Max: 1.9
Current: 1.71
TSE:2735's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 57.88% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs TSE:2735: 1.71
Watts Co (TSE:2735) 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.
Watts Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Watts Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Watts 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Watts 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.
Watts Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Watts Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Watts 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.
Watts Co (TSE:2735) has a Net Margin % of 1.89% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Watts Co and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Watts Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Watts Co ranks #180 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Watts Co's Net Margin % too high?
Watts Co's current Net Margin % of 1.89% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.90. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Watts Co's value of 1.89% is 9.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watts Co ranks #180 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Watts Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watts Co's Net Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Watts Co ranks #180 out of 311 companies for Net Margin %. This places Watts Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Watts Co's value of 1.89% is 9.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Watts Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 1.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Watts 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.08, based on 311 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. Watts Co's current Net Margin % of 1.89% is 9.1% 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 Watts 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. Watts Co's current Net Margin % is 1.89%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watts Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Co (TSE:2735) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円689.31, compared to a current price of 円675.00 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.89%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 9.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.08. Watts Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Watts Co (TSE:2735), the current Net Margin % is 1.89% 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 Watts Co (TSE:2735) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watts Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円675.00 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円689.31.
GuruFocus considers Watts Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2735:
Net Margin %: 1.89% (31% above median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: 円689.31 vs. price of 円675.00 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#180 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2735 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Watts Co Ltd is engaged in the wholesale of daily necessities, grocery and food products, and other goods. The company's product profile includes Sanitary goods, Cleaning sheet, Water supply equipment, Lunch supplies, and other related products.
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