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HitoMile CoTSE:7686 73 Net Margin % is 1.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 153% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates TSE:7686 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円566.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, HitoMile Co ranks worse than 67.96% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. HitoMile Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円393 Mil. HitoMile Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円33,081 Mil. Therefore, HitoMile Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HitoMile Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7686'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28 Med: 0.47 Max: 1.23
Current: 0.77
TSE:7686's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 67.96% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.06
vs TSE:7686: 0.77
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.
HitoMile Co Net Margin % Related Terms
HitoMile Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HitoMile 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:7686 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, HitoMile 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.
HitoMile Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HitoMile Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HitoMile 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.
HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) has a Net Margin % of 1.19% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on HitoMile Co and its competitors. This is 153% above median its historical median of 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #210 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is HitoMile Co's Net Margin % too high?
HitoMile Co's current Net Margin % of 1.19% is 153% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.06. HitoMile Co's value of 1.19% is 42.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #210 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HitoMile Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HitoMile Co's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #210 out of 309 companies for Net Margin %. This places HitoMile Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.06. HitoMile Co's value of 1.19% is 42.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 2.06, HitoMile 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 2.06, based on 309 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. HitoMile Co's current Net Margin % of 1.19% is 42.2% 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 HitoMile Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HitoMile Co's current Net Margin % is 1.19%, which is 153% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HitoMile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円566.00, compared to a current price of 円440.00 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.19%, which is 153% above median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 42.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.06. HitoMile Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686), the current Net Margin % is 1.19% 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円440.00 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円566.00.
GuruFocus considers HitoMile Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7686:
Net Margin %: 1.19% (153% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: 円566.00 vs. price of 円440.00 (22.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#210 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HitoMile Co Ltd is engaged in wholesaling and retailing of alcoholic beverages and other food products. The company sells alcoholic beverages, seasonings and food materials to restaurants in Tokyo. Its segments include: Time-Slot Delivery Business; Delivery Business; Storefront Sales Business; and Other Business.
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