Local (TSE:470A) Net Margin %: -2.49% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:470A Local Inc TSE:470A
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What is Local Net Margin %?

Local TSE:470A 5 Net Margin % is -2.49% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:470A with a GF Score™ of 5/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Local ranks worse than 78.78% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Local's Net Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-117 Mil. Local's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,691 Mil. Therefore, Local's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -2.49%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Local's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:470A' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 1.42   Max: 2.68
Current: 0.16

TSE:470A's Net Margin % is ranked worse than
78.78% of 311 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs TSE:470A: 0.16

Local  (TSE:470A) 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.

Local Net Margin % Related Terms

Local Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Local'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.

Local Net Margin % Chart

Local Annual Data
Trend Sep23 Feb26
Net Margin %
2.68 0.16

Local Semi-Annual Data
Sep23 Aug25 Feb26
Net Margin % 0.00 3.60 -2.49

TSE:470A vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Local'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.

Local Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Local's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Local's Net Margin % falls into.


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Local Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Local's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )
=13.396/8302.132
=0.16 %

Local's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-116.735/4691.349
=-2.49 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -2.49% mean?
Local (TSE:470A) has a Net Margin % of -2.49% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Local and its competitors. Over the past decade, Local's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.16 to 2.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Local ranks #245 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Local's Net Margin % too high?
Local's current Net Margin % is -2.49%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 2.68. Based on the distribution chart, Local ranks #245 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Local has a GF Score™ of 5/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Local's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Local ranks #245 out of 311 companies for Net Margin %. This places Local in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Historically, Local's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.16 to 2.68 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.08, based on 311 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 Local and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Local's current Net Margin % is -2.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Local stock overvalued right now?
Local (TSE:470A) has a current Net Margin % of -2.49%. The current Net Margin % is -2.49%. Local's overall GF Score™ is 5/100 with 5 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 Local (TSE:470A), the current Net Margin % is -2.49% as of Feb. 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.

Local Business Description

Address 3-15-60, Kasuga, Nishi-Ku, JR Kumamoto Shirakawa Building 4th floor, Kumamoto-Shi, JPN, 860-0047
Local Inc is principally engaged in manufacturing and sales of food products utilizing locally sourced fresh and regional ingredients under its own brands through multiple e-commerce platforms.
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