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CELTSE:5078 64 Net Margin % is 4.92% as of Feb. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 5.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:5078 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,732.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,752 Real Estate companies, CEL ranks worse than 55.82% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. CEL's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円462 Mil. CEL's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円9,391 Mil. Therefore, CEL's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CEL's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5078'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.38 Med: 5.68 Max: 57.96
Current: 5.68
TSE:5078's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 55.82% of 1752
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 8.035
vs TSE:5078: 5.68
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.
CEL Net Margin % Related Terms
CEL Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CEL'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:5078 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CEL'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.
CEL Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CEL's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CEL'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.
CEL (TSE:5078) has a Net Margin % of 4.92% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CEL and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 5.68. Over the past decade, CEL's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.38 to 57.96. According to the industry distribution chart, CEL ranks #978 out of 1752 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is CEL's Net Margin % too high?
CEL's current Net Margin % of 4.92% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 5.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.38 to a high of 57.96. The Real Estate industry median Net Margin % is 8.04. CEL's value of 4.92% is 38.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CEL ranks #978 out of 1752 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CEL has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEL's Net Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CEL ranks #978 out of 1752 companies for Net Margin %. This places CEL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.04. CEL's value of 4.92% is 38.8% below this benchmark. Historically, CEL's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.38 to 57.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.68 vs. the industry median of 8.04, CEL 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 Real Estate company?
The median Net Margin % among Real Estate companies is 8.04, based on 1,752 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. CEL's current Net Margin % of 4.92% is 38.8% 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 CEL and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEL's current Net Margin % is 4.92%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 5.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEL (TSE:5078) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,732.95, compared to a current price of 円4,750.00 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.92%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 5.68 and 38.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 8.04. CEL's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 CEL (TSE:5078), the current Net Margin % is 4.92% 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.
Is CEL (TSE:5078) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,750.00 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,732.95.
GuruFocus considers CEL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5078:
Net Margin %: 4.92% (13% below median its 10-year median of 5.68)
GF Value™: 円3,732.95 vs. price of 円4,750.00 (27.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% below the Real Estate median (#978 of 1752)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5078 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CEL Corp is engaged in the rental housing business that provides apartment management proposals, apartment designs and apartment construction management services, rental housing development business, rental management business entrusted with apartment management, and Renovation business.
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