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Ishiharangyo KaishaTSE:4028 +7.30%70 Net Margin % is 15.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 171% above its 10-year median of 5.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:4028 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,814.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Ishiharangyo Kaisha ranks better than 78.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ishiharangyo Kaisha's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4028'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.33 Med: 5.53 Max: 10.74
Current: 10.74
TSE:4028's Net Margin % is ranked better than 78.85% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs TSE:4028: 10.74
Ishiharangyo Kaisha (TSE:4028) 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.
Ishiharangyo Kaisha Net Margin % Related Terms
Ishiharangyo Kaisha Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ishiharangyo Kaisha'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:4028 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ishiharangyo Kaisha'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.
Ishiharangyo Kaisha Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ishiharangyo Kaisha's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ishiharangyo Kaisha'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.
Ishiharangyo Kaisha (TSE:4028) has a Net Margin % of 15.01% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ishiharangyo Kaisha and its competitors. This is 171% above median its historical median of 5.53. Over the past decade, Ishiharangyo Kaisha's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.33 to 10.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Ishiharangyo Kaisha ranks #334 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Ishiharangyo Kaisha's Net Margin % too high?
Ishiharangyo Kaisha's current Net Margin % of 15.01% is 171% above median its 10-year median of 5.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.33 to a high of 10.74. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Ishiharangyo Kaisha's value of 15.01% is 282.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ishiharangyo Kaisha ranks #334 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ishiharangyo Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ishiharangyo Kaisha's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ishiharangyo Kaisha ranks #334 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ishiharangyo Kaisha in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Ishiharangyo Kaisha's value of 15.01% is 282.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ishiharangyo Kaisha's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.33 to 10.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.53 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Ishiharangyo Kaisha 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.92, based on 1,579 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. Ishiharangyo Kaisha's current Net Margin % of 15.01% is 282.9% 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 Ishiharangyo Kaisha and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ishiharangyo Kaisha's current Net Margin % is 15.01%, which is 171% above median its own 10-year median of 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ishiharangyo Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishiharangyo Kaisha (TSE:4028) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,814.18, compared to a current price of 円2,984.00 — trading 64.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.01%, which is 171% above median its 10-year median of 5.53 and 282.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.92. Ishiharangyo Kaisha'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 Ishiharangyo Kaisha (TSE:4028), the current Net Margin % is 15.01% 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 Ishiharangyo Kaisha (TSE:4028) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishiharangyo Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,984.00 is trading 64.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,814.18.
GuruFocus considers Ishiharangyo Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4028:
Net Margin %: 15.01% (171% above median its 10-year median of 5.53)
GF Value™: 円1,814.18 vs. price of 円2,984.00 (64.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 282.9% above the Chemicals median (#334 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4028 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of agricultural chemicals in Japan. The company's core business activities are categorized into three key segments - Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Chemicals, and Other Businesses. Its product line consists of titanium dioxide products, environmental products such as gypsum and iron oxide stably, pharmaceuticals, battery materials and organic intermediates. Its primary geographic markets are Japan, Asia, America, Europe, and other.
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