The historical rank and industry rank for Eiken Chemical Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4549'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.5 Med: 9.25 Max: 14.46
Current: 8.85
TSE:4549's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.4% of 817
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.09
vs TSE:4549: 8.85
Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) 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.
Eiken Chemical Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Eiken Chemical Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eiken 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:4549 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Eiken 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.
Eiken Chemical Co Net Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Eiken Chemical Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eiken 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.
Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) has a Net Margin % of -0.13% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Eiken Chemical Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Eiken Chemical Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.50 to 14.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Eiken Chemical Co ranks #250 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Eiken Chemical Co's Net Margin % too high?
Eiken Chemical Co's current Net Margin % is -0.13%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.50 to a high of 14.46. Based on the distribution chart, Eiken Chemical Co ranks #250 out of 817 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eiken Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eiken Chemical Co's Net Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Eiken Chemical Co ranks #250 out of 817 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Eiken Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.09. Historically, Eiken Chemical Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.50 to 14.46 over the past decade. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.09, based on 817 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. 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 Eiken Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eiken Chemical Co's current Net Margin % is -0.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eiken Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,477.93, compared to a current price of 円2,525.00 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -0.13%. Eiken Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549), the current Net Margin % is -0.13% 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 Eiken Chemical Co (TSE:4549) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eiken Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,525.00 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,477.93.
GuruFocus considers Eiken Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4549:
Net Margin %: -0.13%
GF Value™: 円2,477.93 vs. price of 円2,525.00 (1.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4549 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eiken Chemical Co Ltd is a Japan-based company. It manufactures and sells clinical diagnostics and equipment. The company is engaged in processing, manufacture, purchase and sale of test agents, property and casualty insurance agency business. It as a general manufacturer of clinical diagnostics offers a wide range of in vitro diagnostic aids for all fields of medicine. Its major products include the Fecal immunochemical test, Molecular Genetics (LAMP), Microbiology, among many others.
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