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The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5703'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 2.46 Max: 4.35
Current: 2.66
TSE:5703's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 52.91% of 841
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.47
vs TSE:5703: 2.66
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co (TSE:5703) 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.
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:5703 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Nippon Light Metal Holdings 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.
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Light Metal Holdings 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.
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co (TSE:5703) has a Net Margin % of 2.60% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.78 to 4.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co ranks #445 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co's Net Margin % too high?
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 2.60% is near median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 4.35. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.47. Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co's value of 2.60% is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co ranks #445 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co's Net Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co ranks #445 out of 841 companies for Net Margin %. This places Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.47. Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co's value of 2.60% is 25.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.78 to 4.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 3.47, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.47, based on 841 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. Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 2.60% is 25.1% 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 Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co's current Net Margin % is 2.60%, which is near 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 Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co (TSE:5703) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,968.78, compared to a current price of 円2,644.00 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 25.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.47. Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co'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 Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co (TSE:5703), the current Net Margin % is 2.60% 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 Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co (TSE:5703) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,644.00 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,968.78.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5703:
Net Margin %: 2.60% (near median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: 円1,968.78 vs. price of 円2,644.00 (34.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#445 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5703 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co Business Description
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co Ltd manufactures and sells alumina, aluminum, and fabricated products to customers worldwide. The company produces alloys, spark plug components, car suspension parts and aluminum sheets for the automotive industry and rolling stocks and truck cargo gates for the transportation industry. Nippon also manufactures other alloys, aluminum and alumina products for multiple end customers including the electrical, food, and construction industries. The company has operations throughout Asia as well as the United States and France.
74GF Score
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