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Chugoku Marine PaintsTSE:4617 83 Net Margin % is 5.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 3.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:4617 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,512.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks better than 69.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chugoku Marine Paints's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4617'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.8 Med: 3.93 Max: 10.46
Current: 7.89
TSE:4617's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.03% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.94
vs TSE:4617: 7.89
Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617) 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.
Chugoku Marine Paints Net Margin % Related Terms
Chugoku Marine Paints Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chugoku Marine Paints'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:4617 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Chugoku Marine Paints'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.
Chugoku Marine Paints Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chugoku Marine Paints's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chugoku Marine Paints'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.
Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617) has a Net Margin % of 5.87% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chugoku Marine Paints and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 3.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks #489 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Chugoku Marine Paints' Net Margin % too high?
Chugoku Marine Paints' current Net Margin % of 5.87% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 3.93. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.94. Chugoku Marine Paints' value of 5.87% is 49% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks #489 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chugoku Marine Paints has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugoku Marine Paints' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks #489 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Chugoku Marine Paints in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.94. Chugoku Marine Paints' value of 5.87% is 49% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.93 vs. the industry median of 3.94, Chugoku Marine Paints 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 3.94, based on 1,579 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. Chugoku Marine Paints's current Net Margin % of 5.87% is 49% 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 Chugoku Marine Paints and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chugoku Marine Paints's current Net Margin % is 5.87%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 3.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugoku Marine Paints stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,512.35, compared to a current price of 円3,610.00 — trading 43.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.87%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 3.93 and 49% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.94. Chugoku Marine Paints' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617), the current Net Margin % is 5.87% 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 Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugoku Marine Paints stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,610.00 is trading 43.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,512.35.
GuruFocus considers Chugoku Marine Paints to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4617:
Net Margin %: 5.87% (49% above median its 10-year median of 3.93)
GF Value™: 円2,512.35 vs. price of 円3,610.00 (43.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49% above the Chemicals median (#489 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4617 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd is a Japanese paint manufacturing firm. The company engages in manufacturing and marketing a variety of paints and coating materials which include marine paints, industrial paints, and container paints. Its products are used for various industry applications such as anti-fouling and epoxy paint for ships, caulking material for railways, and UV curable paint for plastics. It also undertakes painting contracts and serves a wide range of client base from across the world.
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