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Asahi Printing CoTSE:3951 70 Net Margin % is 5.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 4.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:3951 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円990.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Packaging & Containers companies, Asahi Printing Co ranks worse than 50.25% on this metric.
Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) 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.
Asahi Printing Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Asahi Printing Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asahi Printing 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:3951 vs SW, AMCR, PKG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Asahi Printing 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.
Asahi Printing Co Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asahi Printing Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Printing 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.
Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) has a Net Margin % of 5.34% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Asahi Printing Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 4.15. Over the past decade, Asahi Printing Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.57 to 4.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #203 out of 404 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Asahi Printing Co's Net Margin % too high?
Asahi Printing Co's current Net Margin % of 5.34% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 4.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.57 to a high of 4.91. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.88. Asahi Printing Co's value of 5.34% is 37.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #203 out of 404 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asahi Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Printing Co's Net Margin % compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #203 out of 404 companies for Net Margin %. This places Asahi Printing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.88. Asahi Printing Co's value of 5.34% is 37.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Asahi Printing Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.57 to 4.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.15 vs. the industry median of 3.88, Asahi Printing 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.88, based on 404 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. Asahi Printing Co's current Net Margin % of 5.34% is 37.8% 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 Asahi Printing Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Printing Co's current Net Margin % is 5.34%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 4.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円990.69, compared to a current price of 円904.00 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.34%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 4.15 and 37.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.88. Asahi Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951), the current Net Margin % is 5.34% 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 Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Printing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円904.00 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円990.69.
GuruFocus considers Asahi Printing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3951:
Net Margin %: 5.34% (29% above median its 10-year median of 4.15)
GF Value™: 円990.69 vs. price of 円904.00 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#203 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3951 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahi Printing Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of printing and packaging materials. In addition, the company also engages in the temporary staffing business. The company operates in three segments, which include the Printing and packaging business, the Packaging Systems Sales Business, and Others.
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