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The historical rank and industry rank for Shinhokoku Material's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5542'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.81 Med: 7.75 Max: 22.08
Current: 8.08
TSE:5542's Net Margin % is ranked better than 82.49% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs TSE:5542: 8.08
Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) 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.
Shinhokoku Material Net Margin % Related Terms
Shinhokoku Material Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shinhokoku Material'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:5542 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shinhokoku Material'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.
Shinhokoku Material Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shinhokoku Material's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shinhokoku Material'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.
Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) has a Net Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shinhokoku Material and its competitors. Over the past decade, Shinhokoku Material's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.81 to 22.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #107 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Shinhokoku Material's Net Margin % too high?
Shinhokoku Material's current Net Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.81 to a high of 22.08. Based on the distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #107 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shinhokoku Material has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinhokoku Material's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shinhokoku Material ranks #107 out of 611 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shinhokoku Material in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Historically, Shinhokoku Material's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.81 to 22.08 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 611 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 Shinhokoku Material 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. Shinhokoku Material's current Net Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinhokoku Material stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円555.76, compared to a current price of 円801.00 — trading 44.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.00%. Shinhokoku Material's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542), the current Net Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Shinhokoku Material (TSE:5542) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinhokoku Material stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円801.00 is trading 44.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円555.76.
GuruFocus considers Shinhokoku Material to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5542:
Net Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円555.76 vs. price of 円801.00 (44.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5542 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shinhokoku Material Corp is a Japan-based company that engages in the manufacture and sale of special alloy industrial castings and precision processed products. The company has two business segments, which include the Special alloy business and the Real estate rental business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the special alloy business segment, which produces parts for semiconductor and FPD manufacturing equipment, tools for manufacturing seamless steel pipes, electrical resistance materials, and special welding rods.
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