Nippon Soda CoTSE:4041 +0.70%75 Net Margin % is 12.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 7.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:4041 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,840.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Nippon Soda Co ranks better than 82.16% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Nippon Soda Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,835 Mil. Nippon Soda Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円45,819 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Soda Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Soda Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4041'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.98 Med: 7.57 Max: 12.01
Current: 12.01
TSE:4041's Net Margin % is ranked better than 82.16% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs TSE:4041: 12.01
Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041) 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.
Nippon Soda Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Soda Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Soda 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 Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Soda 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.
Nippon Soda Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Soda Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Soda 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.
Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041) has a Net Margin % of 12.73% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Soda Co and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 7.57. Over the past decade, Nippon Soda Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.98 to 12.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Soda Co ranks #283 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Nippon Soda Co's Net Margin % too high?
Nippon Soda Co's current Net Margin % of 12.73% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 7.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.98 to a high of 12.01. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Nippon Soda Co's value of 12.73% is 226% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Soda Co ranks #283 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Soda Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Soda Co's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Soda Co ranks #283 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places Nippon Soda Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Nippon Soda Co's value of 12.73% is 226% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Soda Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.98 to 12.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.57 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Nippon Soda 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,586 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. Nippon Soda Co's current Net Margin % of 12.73% is 226% 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 Nippon Soda Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Soda Co's current Net Margin % is 12.73%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 7.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Soda Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,840.63, compared to a current price of 円3,580.00 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.73%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 7.57 and 226% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Nippon Soda Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041), the current Net Margin % is 12.73% 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 Nippon Soda Co (TSE:4041) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Soda Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,580.00 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,840.63.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Soda Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4041:
Net Margin %: 12.73% (68% above median its 10-year median of 7.57)
GF Value™: 円2,840.63 vs. price of 円3,580.00 (26% above fair value)
Industry Position: 226% above the Chemicals median (#283 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Soda Co Ltd manufactures and sells chemical products and operates in three major and three minor segments. The chemicals segment sells caustic soda, sodium derivatives, and specialty chemicals, which are used to make household cleaning products and pharmaceuticals. The agrochemicals segment sells pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides to the agricultural industry. The trading segment offers chemicals, synthetic resins, and industrial machineries and devices. The company generates additional revenue from its minor segments: transportation, warehousing, and construction services. These segments are engaged in the transportation and warehousing of chemical products, as well as in plant construction and civil engineering services.
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