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Ocean SystemTSE:3096 +0.82%81 Net Margin % is 0.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:3096 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,288.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Ocean System ranks worse than 64.95% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Ocean System's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円430 Mil. Ocean System's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円48,717 Mil. Therefore, Ocean System's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ocean System's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3096'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46 Med: 1.13 Max: 1.56
Current: 1.19
TSE:3096's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.95% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs TSE:3096: 1.19
Ocean System (TSE:3096) 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.
Ocean System Net Margin % Related Terms
Ocean System Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ocean System'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, Ocean System'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.
Ocean System Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ocean System's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ocean System'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.
Ocean System (TSE:3096) has a Net Margin % of 0.88% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ocean System and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Ocean System's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.46 to 1.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean System ranks #202 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Ocean System's Net Margin % too high?
Ocean System's current Net Margin % of 0.88% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.56. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Ocean System's value of 0.88% is 57.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean System ranks #202 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ocean System has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean System's Net Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ocean System ranks #202 out of 311 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ocean System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Ocean System's value of 0.88% is 57.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ocean System's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.46 to 1.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Ocean System 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. Ocean System's current Net Margin % of 0.88% is 57.7% 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 Ocean System 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. Ocean System's current Net Margin % is 0.88%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean System (TSE:3096) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,288.87, compared to a current price of 円1,595.00 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.88%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 57.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.08. Ocean System's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Ocean System (TSE:3096), the current Net Margin % is 0.88% 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 Ocean System (TSE:3096) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,595.00 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,288.87.
GuruFocus considers Ocean System to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3096:
Net Margin %: 0.88% (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: 円1,288.87 vs. price of 円1,595.00 (23.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#202 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3096 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ocean System Corp is a Japan-based company engages in the supermarket, lunch service, foodstuff delivery, and contract management of dining hall and food service businesses. The company's segment includes Supermarket Business, Gyomu Supermarket Business, Lunch box meal business, Food delivery business, and Hotels and other businesses. The company generates key revenue from the Gyomu Supermarket Business.
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