Nihon Knowledge CoTSE:5252 +1.63%78 Net Margin % is 4.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:5252 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円544.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,827 Software companies, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks worse than 52.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Knowledge Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5252'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 2.46 Max: 4.96
Current: 1.9
TSE:5252's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 52.21% of 2827
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs TSE:5252: 1.90
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Nihon Knowledge Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Knowledge Co'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:5252 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nihon Knowledge Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) has a Net Margin % of 4.32% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Nihon Knowledge Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.15 to 4.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1476 out of 2827 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co's Net Margin % too high?
Nihon Knowledge Co's current Net Margin % of 4.32% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 4.96. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 4.32% is 70.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1476 out of 2827 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Knowledge Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Knowledge Co's Net Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1476 out of 2827 companies for Net Margin %. This places Nihon Knowledge Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 4.32% is 70.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Knowledge Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.15 to 4.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Nihon Knowledge Co 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 2.54, based on 2,827 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. Nihon Knowledge Co's current Net Margin % of 4.32% is 70.1% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Knowledge Co's current Net Margin % is 4.32%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円544.01, compared to a current price of 円749.00 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.32%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 70.1% above the Software industry median of 2.54. Nihon Knowledge Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252), the current Net Margin % is 4.32% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円749.00 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円544.01.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Knowledge Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5252:
Net Margin %: 4.32% (76% above median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: 円544.01 vs. price of 円749.00 (37.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.1% above the Software median (#1476 of 2827)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Knowledge Co Ltd is a comprehensive ICT service company that provides quality and test technology, development, and security products with a thorough user orientation. The company's services include verification services, Development services, and consultation services. The verification services include Resolving software verification issues through a track record of numerous projects and accumulation of know-how. The development services include management systems for steel wholesalers and processing industries and others.
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