Sato Foods CoTSE:2923 +0.94%73 Net Margin % is 2.83% as of Apr. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 3.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:2923 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円8,275.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sato Foods Co ranks better than 61.57% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Sato Foods Co's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円886 Mil. Sato Foods Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円31,295 Mil. Therefore, Sato Foods Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sato Foods Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2923'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.53 Med: 3.68 Max: 5.41
Current: 5.41
TSE:2923's Net Margin % is ranked better than 61.57% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs TSE:2923: 5.41
Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) 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.
Sato Foods Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Sato Foods Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sato Foods 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Sato Foods 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.
Sato Foods Co Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sato Foods Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sato Foods 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.
Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) has a Net Margin % of 2.83% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sato Foods Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 3.68. Over the past decade, Sato Foods Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.53 to 5.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #751 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Sato Foods Co's Net Margin % too high?
Sato Foods Co's current Net Margin % of 2.83% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 5.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Sato Foods Co's value of 2.83% is 18.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #751 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sato Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato Foods Co's Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sato Foods Co ranks #751 out of 1954 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Sato Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Sato Foods Co's value of 2.83% is 18.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sato Foods Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.53 to 5.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.68 vs. the industry median of 3.48, Sato Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.48, based on 1,954 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. Sato Foods Co's current Net Margin % of 2.83% is 18.7% 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 Sato Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sato Foods Co's current Net Margin % is 2.83%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 3.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円8,275.62, compared to a current price of 円8,600.00 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.83%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.68 and 18.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.48. Sato Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923), the current Net Margin % is 2.83% 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 Sato Foods Co (TSE:2923) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Foods Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円8,600.00 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円8,275.62.
GuruFocus considers Sato Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2923:
Net Margin %: 2.83% (23% below median its 10-year median of 3.68)
GF Value™: 円8,275.62 vs. price of 円8,600.00 (3.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#751 of 1954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sato Foods Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of packed mochi and packed cooked rice in Japan. Its packaged rice cakes include Sato sliced rice-cake crisp and slit, Round rice-cake single pack and Sato Kagami Mochi. Its packed rice products include Sato rice, low-protein rice and others.
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