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Chugokukogyo CoTSE:5974 -1.39%59 Net Margin % is 4.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 226% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:5974 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円637.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chugokukogyo Co ranks worse than 79.6% on this metric.
Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) 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.
Chugokukogyo Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Chugokukogyo Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chugokukogyo 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Chugokukogyo 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.
Chugokukogyo Co Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chugokukogyo Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chugokukogyo 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.
Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) has a Net Margin % of 4.11% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chugokukogyo Co and its competitors. This is 226% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, Chugokukogyo Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.50 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugokukogyo Co ranks #398 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Chugokukogyo Co's Net Margin % too high?
Chugokukogyo Co's current Net Margin % of 4.11% is 226% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 2.72. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.54. Chugokukogyo Co's value of 4.11% is 51.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chugokukogyo Co ranks #398 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chugokukogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugokukogyo Co's Net Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chugokukogyo Co ranks #398 out of 500 companies for Net Margin %. This places Chugokukogyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.54. Chugokukogyo Co's value of 4.11% is 51.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Chugokukogyo Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.50 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 8.54, Chugokukogyo 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.54, based on 500 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. Chugokukogyo Co's current Net Margin % of 4.11% is 51.9% 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 Chugokukogyo Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chugokukogyo Co's current Net Margin % is 4.11%, which is 226% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugokukogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円637.17, compared to a current price of 円850.00 — trading 33.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.11%, which is 226% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 51.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.54. Chugokukogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974), the current Net Margin % is 4.11% 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 Chugokukogyo Co (TSE:5974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugokukogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円850.00 is trading 33.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円637.17.
GuruFocus considers Chugokukogyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5974:
Net Margin %: 4.11% (226% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
GF Value™: 円637.17 vs. price of 円850.00 (33.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#398 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chugokukogyo Co Ltd manufactures and sells LP gas containers, storage tanks, and bulk storage tank; and designs, constructs, and inspects LP gas plants. It is also engaged in the manufacturing of iron structure products; FRP feed tank silage silos; FRP pharmaceutical tanks and covers; FRP automotive parts; and livestock products.
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