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Kitagawa Seiki CoTSE:6327 -3.32%77 Net Margin % is 14.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 7.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:6327 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円687.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,047 Industrial Products companies, Kitagawa Seiki Co ranks better than 71.58% on this metric.
Kitagawa Seiki Co (TSE:6327) 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.
Kitagawa Seiki Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Kitagawa Seiki Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitagawa Seiki 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kitagawa Seiki 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.
Kitagawa Seiki Co Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kitagawa Seiki Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitagawa Seiki 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.
Kitagawa Seiki Co (TSE:6327) has a Net Margin % of 14.79% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kitagawa Seiki Co and its competitors. This is 110% above median its historical median of 7.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitagawa Seiki Co ranks #866 out of 3047 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Kitagawa Seiki Co's Net Margin % too high?
Kitagawa Seiki Co's current Net Margin % of 14.79% is 110% above median its 10-year median of 7.04. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.79. Kitagawa Seiki Co's value of 14.79% is 208.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitagawa Seiki Co ranks #866 out of 3047 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kitagawa Seiki Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitagawa Seiki Co's Net Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kitagawa Seiki Co ranks #866 out of 3047 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kitagawa Seiki Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.79. Kitagawa Seiki Co's value of 14.79% is 208.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.04 vs. the industry median of 4.79, Kitagawa Seiki 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.79, based on 3,047 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. Kitagawa Seiki Co's current Net Margin % of 14.79% is 208.8% 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 Kitagawa Seiki Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitagawa Seiki Co's current Net Margin % is 14.79%, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 7.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitagawa Seiki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitagawa Seiki Co (TSE:6327) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円687.58, compared to a current price of 円3,200.00 — trading 365.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.79%, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 7.04 and 208.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.79. Kitagawa Seiki Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Kitagawa Seiki Co (TSE:6327), the current Net Margin % is 14.79% 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 Kitagawa Seiki Co (TSE:6327) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitagawa Seiki Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,200.00 is trading 365.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円687.58.
GuruFocus considers Kitagawa Seiki Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6327:
Net Margin %: 14.79% (110% above median its 10-year median of 7.04)
GF Value™: 円687.58 vs. price of 円3,200.00 (365.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 208.8% above the Industrial Products median (#866 of 3047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6327 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitagawa Seiki Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the manufacture and sale of press machines for producing printed circuit boards, new materials, factory automation equipment, and conveying equipment.
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