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The historical rank and industry rank for Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4616'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.05 Med: 3.09 Max: 4.52
Current: 1.22
TSE:4616's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 67.43% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.93
vs TSE:4616: 1.22
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Net Margin % Chart
TSE:4616 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) has a Net Margin % of 2.67% as of Nov. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #1064 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Net Margin % too high?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Net Margin % of 2.67% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.09. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.93. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 2.67% is 32.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #1064 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #1064 out of 1578 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.93. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 2.67% is 32.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.09 vs. the industry median of 3.93, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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 1,578 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Net Margin % of 2.67% is 32.1% 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Net Margin % is 2.67%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,658.84, compared to a current price of 円1,938.00 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.67%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.09 and 32.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.93. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616), the current Net Margin % is 2.67% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,938.00 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,658.84.
GuruFocus considers Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4616:
Net Margin %: 2.67% (14% below median its 10-year median of 3.09)
GF Value™: 円1,658.84 vs. price of 円1,938.00 (16.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.1% below the Chemicals median (#1064 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Business Description
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling various paints in Japan. Its products include heat insulation paints, ultra-low temperature powder, and water-based paints; and general purpose building paints, as well as floor coatings, building interior and exterior paints, aqueous paint, and rustproof paint.
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