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Hotman CoTSE:3190 +0.86%61 Net Margin % is -6.03% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3190 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円625.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,045 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hotman Co ranks worse than 59.33% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Hotman Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-281 Mil. Hotman Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,659 Mil. Therefore, Hotman Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hotman Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3190'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 1.36 Max: 1.79
Current: 1.59
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.
Hotman Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Hotman Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hotman 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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Hotman 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.
Hotman Co Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hotman Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hotman 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.
Hotman Co (TSE:3190) has a Net Margin % of -6.03% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hotman Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hotman Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.41 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Hotman Co ranks #620 out of 1045 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Hotman Co's Net Margin % too high?
Hotman Co's current Net Margin % is -6.03%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.79. Based on the distribution chart, Hotman Co ranks #620 out of 1045 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hotman 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 Hotman Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hotman Co ranks #620 out of 1045 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hotman Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.87. Historically, Hotman Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.41 to 1.79 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.87, based on 1,045 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 Hotman Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hotman Co's current Net Margin % is -6.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hotman Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotman Co (TSE:3190) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円625.28, compared to a current price of 円588.00 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -6.03%. Hotman Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Hotman Co (TSE:3190), the current Net Margin % is -6.03% 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 Hotman Co (TSE:3190) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hotman Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円588.00 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円625.28.
GuruFocus considers Hotman Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3190:
Net Margin %: -6.03%
GF Value™: 円625.28 vs. price of 円588.00 (6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3190 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hotman Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the automotive supplies and automotive-related business. Its operating segments include: the Yellow Hat Business, which sells, installs, and maintains car accessories; the TSUTAYA Business, which offers books, stationery, and DVD rentals; and the Up Garage Business, focused on buying and selling used car-related products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Yellow Hat Business.
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