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Daisui CoTSE:7538 +0.81%69 Net Margin % is 0.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:7538 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円344.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Daisui Co ranks worse than 71.7% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Daisui Co's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円494 Mil. Daisui Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円56,221 Mil. Therefore, Daisui Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daisui Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7538'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.02 Med: 0.46 Max: 1.2
Current: 0.69
TSE:7538's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 71.7% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs TSE:7538: 0.69
Daisui Co (TSE:7538) 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.
Daisui Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Daisui Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daisui 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.
TSE:7538 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Daisui 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.
Daisui Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Daisui Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daisui 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.
Daisui Co (TSE:7538) has a Net Margin % of 0.88% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Daisui Co and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Daisui Co ranks #223 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Daisui Co's Net Margin % too high?
Daisui Co's current Net Margin % of 0.88% is 91% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Daisui Co's value of 0.88% is 57.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daisui Co ranks #223 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daisui Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daisui Co's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Daisui Co ranks #223 out of 311 companies for Net Margin %. This places Daisui Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Daisui Co's value of 0.88% is 57.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Daisui 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.08, based on 311 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. Daisui Co's current Net Margin % of 0.88% is 57.7% 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 Daisui Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daisui Co's current Net Margin % is 0.88%, which is 91% 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 Daisui Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisui Co (TSE:7538) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円344.17, compared to a current price of 円375.00 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.88%, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 57.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.08. Daisui Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Daisui Co (TSE:7538), the current Net Margin % is 0.88% 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 Daisui Co (TSE:7538) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisui Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円375.00 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円344.17.
GuruFocus considers Daisui Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7538:
Net Margin %: 0.88% (91% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: 円344.17 vs. price of 円375.00 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#223 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7538 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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