Tohoku Steel CoTSE:5484 61 Net Margin % is 6.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 5.95. GuruFocus rates TSE:5484 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,963.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Tohoku Steel Co ranks better than 77.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tohoku Steel Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5484'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.64 Med: 5.95 Max: 9.33
Current: 6.1
TSE:5484's Net Margin % is ranked better than 77.07% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs TSE:5484: 6.10
Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) 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.
Tohoku Steel Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Tohoku Steel Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tohoku Steel 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:5484 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Tohoku Steel 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.
Tohoku Steel Co Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Tohoku Steel Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tohoku Steel 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.
Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) has a Net Margin % of 6.99% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Tohoku Steel Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 5.95. Over the past decade, Tohoku Steel Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.64 to 9.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Tohoku Steel Co ranks #141 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Tohoku Steel Co's Net Margin % too high?
Tohoku Steel Co's current Net Margin % of 6.99% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.64 to a high of 9.33. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Tohoku Steel Co's value of 6.99% is 275.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tohoku Steel Co ranks #141 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tohoku Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tohoku Steel Co's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Tohoku Steel Co ranks #141 out of 615 companies for Net Margin %. This places Tohoku Steel Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Tohoku Steel Co's value of 6.99% is 275.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Tohoku Steel Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.64 to 9.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.95 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Tohoku Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 615 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. Tohoku Steel Co's current Net Margin % of 6.99% is 275.8% 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 Tohoku Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tohoku Steel Co's current Net Margin % is 6.99%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 5.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tohoku Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,963.24, compared to a current price of 円4,480.00 — trading 128.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.99%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.95 and 275.8% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. Tohoku Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 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 Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484), the current Net Margin % is 6.99% 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 Tohoku Steel Co (TSE:5484) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tohoku Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,480.00 is trading 128.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,963.24.
GuruFocus considers Tohoku Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5484:
Net Margin %: 6.99% (17% above median its 10-year median of 5.95)
GF Value™: 円1,963.24 vs. price of 円4,480.00 (128.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 275.8% above the Steel median (#141 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tohoku Steel Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and distribution of various types of special steel. It provides magnetic materials, heat-resistant alloys, anti-corrosion alloys, low thermal expansion materials, electronic materials, base materials for deposition, and sealing materials.
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