New Japan Chemical CoTSE:4406 +0.50%61 Net Margin % is 2.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates TSE:4406 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円199.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, New Japan Chemical Co ranks worse than 64.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for New Japan Chemical Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4406'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.1 Med: 1.66 Max: 2.51
Current: 1.86
TSE:4406's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.02% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.93
vs TSE:4406: 1.86
New Japan Chemical Co (TSE:4406) 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.
New Japan Chemical Co Net Margin % Related Terms
New Japan Chemical Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for New Japan Chemical 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:4406 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, New Japan Chemical 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.
New Japan Chemical Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, New Japan Chemical Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New Japan Chemical 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.
New Japan Chemical Co (TSE:4406) has a Net Margin % of 2.20% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on New Japan Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, New Japan Chemical Co ranks #1009 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is New Japan Chemical Co's Net Margin % too high?
New Japan Chemical Co's current Net Margin % of 2.20% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 1.66. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.93. New Japan Chemical Co's value of 2.20% is 44% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Japan Chemical Co ranks #1009 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, New Japan Chemical 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 New Japan Chemical Co's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, New Japan Chemical Co ranks #1009 out of 1576 companies for Net Margin %. This places New Japan Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.93. New Japan Chemical Co's value of 2.20% is 44% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 3.93, New Japan Chemical Co has consistently been below 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 3.93, based on 1,576 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. New Japan Chemical Co's current Net Margin % of 2.20% is 44% below 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 New Japan Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Japan Chemical Co's current Net Margin % is 2.20%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Japan Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Japan Chemical Co (TSE:4406) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円199.66, compared to a current price of 円202.00 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.20%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 44% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.93. New Japan Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 New Japan Chemical Co (TSE:4406), the current Net Margin % is 2.20% 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 New Japan Chemical Co (TSE:4406) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Japan Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円202.00 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円199.66.
GuruFocus considers New Japan Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4406:
Net Margin %: 2.20% (33% above median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: 円199.66 vs. price of 円202.00 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44% below the Chemicals median (#1009 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4406 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Japan Chemical Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the production and sale of oleo-chemical and chemical products. It offers fatty acids, glycerol, higher alcohols, unsaturated alcohols, surfactants, plasticizers, functional products, and resin additives.
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