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Sanyo Trading CoTSE:3176 +2.48%93 Net Margin % is 4.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 4.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:3176 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of 円738.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Sanyo Trading Co ranks better than 53.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyo Trading Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3176'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.48 Med: 4.32 Max: 4.95
Current: 3.58
TSE:3176's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.8% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.005
vs TSE:3176: 3.58
Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) 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.
Sanyo Trading Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Sanyo Trading Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanyo Trading 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:3176 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Sanyo Trading 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.
Sanyo Trading Co Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Trading Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Trading 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.
Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) has a Net Margin % of 4.44% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.32. Over the past decade, Sanyo Trading Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.48 to 4.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #73 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Sanyo Trading Co's Net Margin % too high?
Sanyo Trading Co's current Net Margin % of 4.44% is near median its 10-year median of 4.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.48 to a high of 4.95. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.01. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 4.44% is 47.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #73 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Trading Co's Net Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #73 out of 158 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Sanyo Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.01. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 4.44% is 47.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Trading Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.48 to 4.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.32 vs. the industry median of 3.01, Sanyo Trading 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.01, based on 158 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. Sanyo Trading Co's current Net Margin % of 4.44% is 47.8% 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 Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Trading Co's current Net Margin % is 4.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円738.49, compared to a current price of 円826.00 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.32 and 47.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.01. Sanyo Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176), the current Net Margin % is 4.44% 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 Sanyo Trading Co (TSE:3176) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円826.00 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円738.49.
GuruFocus considers Sanyo Trading Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3176:
Net Margin %: 4.44% (near median its 10-year median of 4.32)
GF Value™: 円738.49 vs. price of 円826.00 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#73 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Trading Co Ltd is a Japanese trading company. The company deals in rubber goods, chemicals, scientific instruments, industrial products, and environmental goods.
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