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Akebono Brake Industry CoTSE:7238 45 Net Margin % is 1.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 228% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:7238 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円61.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks worse than 67.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Akebono Brake Industry Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7238'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.89 Med: 0.46 Max: 12.86
Current: 1.15
TSE:7238's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 67.75% of 1321
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.23
vs TSE:7238: 1.15
Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) 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.
Akebono Brake Industry Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Akebono Brake Industry 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Akebono Brake Industry 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.
Akebono Brake Industry Co Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Akebono Brake Industry Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Akebono Brake Industry 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.
Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) has a Net Margin % of 1.51% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Akebono Brake Industry Co and its competitors. This is 228% above median its historical median of 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #895 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Akebono Brake Industry Co's Net Margin % too high?
Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Net Margin % of 1.51% is 228% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.23. Akebono Brake Industry Co's value of 1.51% is 53.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #895 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Akebono Brake Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akebono Brake Industry Co's Net Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Akebono Brake Industry Co ranks #895 out of 1321 companies for Net Margin %. This places Akebono Brake Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.23. Akebono Brake Industry Co's value of 1.51% is 53.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 3.23, Akebono Brake Industry 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.23, based on 1,321 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. Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Net Margin % of 1.51% is 53.3% 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akebono Brake Industry Co's current Net Margin % is 1.51%, which is 228% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akebono Brake Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円61.80, compared to a current price of 円110.00 — trading 78% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.51%, which is 228% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 53.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.23. Akebono Brake Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238), the current Net Margin % is 1.51% 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 Akebono Brake Industry Co (TSE:7238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akebono Brake Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円110.00 is trading 78% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円61.80.
GuruFocus considers Akebono Brake Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7238:
Net Margin %: 1.51% (228% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: 円61.80 vs. price of 円110.00 (78% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#895 of 1321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Akebono Brake Industry Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of brakes and its components. Its brakes are widely used in various applications, such as passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, rail vehicles and industrial machinery. The firm's product portfolio consists of automobile brakes, motorcycle brakes, rolling stock brakes, industrial machinery brakes, sensors, and concept brake systems.
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