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Trend MicroTSE:4704 -1.79%83 Net Margin % is 15.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 16.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:4704 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円9,030.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,832 Software companies, Trend Micro ranks better than 81.92% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Trend Micro's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11,775 Mil. Trend Micro's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円73,856 Mil. Therefore, Trend Micro's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Trend Micro's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4704'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.31 Med: 16.19 Max: 20.16
Current: 13.26
TSE:4704's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.92% of 2832
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.61
vs TSE:4704: 13.26
Trend Micro (TSE:4704) 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.
Trend Micro Net Margin % Related Terms
Trend Micro Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trend Micro'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:4704 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Trend Micro'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.
Trend Micro Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Trend Micro's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trend Micro'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.
Trend Micro (TSE:4704) has a Net Margin % of 15.94% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Trend Micro and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.19. Over the past decade, Trend Micro's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.31 to 20.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Trend Micro ranks #512 out of 2832 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Trend Micro's Net Margin % too high?
Trend Micro's current Net Margin % of 15.94% is near median its 10-year median of 16.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.31 to a high of 20.16. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.61. Trend Micro's value of 15.94% is 510.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trend Micro ranks #512 out of 2832 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trend Micro has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trend Micro's Net Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Trend Micro ranks #512 out of 2832 companies for Net Margin %. This places Trend Micro in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.61. Trend Micro's value of 15.94% is 510.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Trend Micro's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.31 to 20.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.19 vs. the industry median of 2.61, Trend Micro 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.61, based on 2,832 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. Trend Micro's current Net Margin % of 15.94% is 510.7% 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 Trend Micro and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trend Micro's current Net Margin % is 15.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trend Micro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trend Micro (TSE:4704) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円9,030.30, compared to a current price of 円6,364.00 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.19 and 510.7% above the Software industry median of 2.61. Trend Micro's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Trend Micro (TSE:4704), the current Net Margin % is 15.94% 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 Trend Micro (TSE:4704) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trend Micro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円6,364.00 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円9,030.30.
GuruFocus considers Trend Micro to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4704:
Net Margin %: 15.94% (near median its 10-year median of 16.19)
GF Value™: 円9,030.30 vs. price of 円6,364.00 (29.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 510.7% above the Software median (#512 of 2832)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4704 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Trend Micro Inc provides antivirus and other security products that protect the flow of information on PCs, file servers, e-mail servers, and the Internet gateway. The company operates through four geographic segments: Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
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