SOFT99TSE:4464 -3.60%63 Net Margin % is 10.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 8.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:4464 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,575.67 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, SOFT99 ranks better than 75.22% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. SOFT99's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,693 Mil. SOFT99's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,980 Mil. Therefore, SOFT99's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SOFT99's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4464'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.75 Med: 8.11 Max: 9.8
Current: 9.48
TSE:4464's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.22% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs TSE:4464: 9.48
SOFT99 (TSE:4464) 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.
SOFT99 Net Margin % Related Terms
SOFT99 Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SOFT99'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:4464 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SOFT99'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.
SOFT99 Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOFT99's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOFT99'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.
SOFT99 (TSE:4464) has a Net Margin % of 10.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on SOFT99 and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 8.11. Over the past decade, SOFT99's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.75 to 9.80. According to the industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #393 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is SOFT99's Net Margin % too high?
SOFT99's current Net Margin % of 10.59% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 8.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.75 to a high of 9.80. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. SOFT99's value of 10.59% is 171.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #393 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SOFT99 has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOFT99's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #393 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places SOFT99 in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. SOFT99's value of 10.59% is 171.2% above this benchmark. Historically, SOFT99's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.75 to 9.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.11 vs. the industry median of 3.91, SOFT99 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. SOFT99's current Net Margin % of 10.59% is 171.2% 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 SOFT99 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. SOFT99's current Net Margin % is 10.59%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 8.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOFT99 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 (TSE:4464) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,575.67, compared to a current price of 円3,485.00 — trading 121.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.59%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 8.11 and 171.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. SOFT99's overall GF Score™ is 63/100. 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464), the current Net Margin % is 10.59% 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,485.00 is trading 121.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,575.67.
GuruFocus considers SOFT99 to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4464:
Net Margin %: 10.59% (31% above median its 10-year median of 8.11)
GF Value™: 円1,575.67 vs. price of 円3,485.00 (121.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 171.2% above the Chemicals median (#393 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4464 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOFT99 Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products for auto and home care products. It offers products such as water block wax, cleaners, shampoo, car wash equipment, GlACO water repellant series, DIY repair paint and chemical products, synthetic snow tire chain, air freshener, eye glass cleaner and home care products. The products are exported to China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, U.S.A, Brazil, Paraguay, Australia, and others.
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