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Hokushin CoTSE:7897 53 Net Margin % is 1.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:7897 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円104.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, Hokushin Co ranks worse than 59.22% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Hokushin Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円35 Mil. Hokushin Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,524 Mil. Therefore, Hokushin Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hokushin Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7897'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.27 Med: 1.9 Max: 6.72
Current: 0.46
TSE:7897's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 59.22% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.34
vs TSE:7897: 0.46
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.
Hokushin Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Hokushin Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokushin 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:7897 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Hokushin 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.
Hokushin Co Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Hokushin Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokushin 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.
Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) has a Net Margin % of 1.37% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hokushin Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokushin Co ranks #167 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Hokushin Co's Net Margin % too high?
Hokushin Co's current Net Margin % of 1.37% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.90. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.34. Hokushin Co's value of 1.37% is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokushin Co ranks #167 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokushin Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokushin Co's Net Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Hokushin Co ranks #167 out of 282 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hokushin Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.34. Hokushin Co's value of 1.37% is 2.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Hokushin 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 a Forest Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.34, based on 282 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. Hokushin Co's current Net Margin % of 1.37% is 2.2% 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 Hokushin Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokushin Co's current Net Margin % is 1.37%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokushin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円104.72, compared to a current price of 円106.00 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.37%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 2.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.34. Hokushin Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Hokushin Co (TSE:7897), the current Net Margin % is 1.37% 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 Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokushin Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円106.00 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円104.72.
GuruFocus considers Hokushin Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7897:
Net Margin %: 1.37% (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: 円104.72 vs. price of 円106.00 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Forest Products median (#167 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7897 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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