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inspecTSE:6656 -0.50%65 Net Margin % is 13.91% as of Apr. 2026, which is 325% above its 10-year median of 3.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:6656 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,070.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, inspec ranks worse than 53.86% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. inspec's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円293 Mil. inspec's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円2,106 Mil. Therefore, inspec's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 13.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for inspec's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6656'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -93.89 Med: 3.27 Max: 9.22
Current: 3.1
TSE:6656's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 53.86% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 4.25
vs TSE:6656: 3.10
inspec (TSE:6656) 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.
inspec Net Margin % Related Terms
inspec Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for inspec'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:6656 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, inspec'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.
inspec Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, inspec's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where inspec'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.
inspec (TSE:6656) has a Net Margin % of 13.91% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on inspec and its competitors. This is 325% above median its historical median of 3.27. According to the industry distribution chart, inspec ranks #551 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is inspec's Net Margin % too high?
inspec's current Net Margin % of 13.91% is 325% above median its 10-year median of 3.27. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. inspec's value of 13.91% is 227.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, inspec ranks #551 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, inspec has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does inspec's Net Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, inspec ranks #551 out of 1023 companies for Net Margin %. This places inspec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. inspec's value of 13.91% is 227.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.27 vs. the industry median of 4.25, inspec 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Net Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 4.25, based on 1,023 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. inspec's current Net Margin % of 13.91% is 227.3% 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 inspec and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. inspec's current Net Margin % is 13.91%, which is 325% above median its own 10-year median of 3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is inspec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, inspec (TSE:6656) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,070.81, compared to a current price of 円1,192.00 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.91%, which is 325% above median its 10-year median of 3.27 and 227.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.25. inspec's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 inspec (TSE:6656), the current Net Margin % is 13.91% as of Apr. 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 inspec (TSE:6656) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, inspec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,192.00 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,070.81.
GuruFocus considers inspec to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6656:
Net Margin %: 13.91% (325% above median its 10-year median of 3.27)
GF Value™: 円1,070.81 vs. price of 円1,192.00 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 227.3% above the Semiconductors median (#551 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6656 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
inspec Inc is engaged as manufacturer of visual inspection equipment that inspects the appearance of semiconductors and various IT related services. The company also offers services like regular maintenance, calibration service, and operation support services.
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