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KING CoTSE:8118 +0.67%60 Net Margin % is 7.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 7.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:8118 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円688.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, KING Co ranks better than 75.53% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. KING Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円158 Mil. KING Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,067 Mil. Therefore, KING Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KING Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8118'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.59 Med: 7.29 Max: 8.99
Current: 7.82
TSE:8118's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.53% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.875
vs TSE:8118: 7.82
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.
KING Co Net Margin % Related Terms
KING Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KING 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, KING 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.
KING Co Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KING Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KING 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.
KING Co (TSE:8118) has a Net Margin % of 7.64% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on KING Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.29. According to the industry distribution chart, KING Co ranks #255 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is KING Co's Net Margin % too high?
KING Co's current Net Margin % of 7.64% is near median its 10-year median of 7.29. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Net Margin % is 2.88. KING Co's value of 7.64% is 165.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KING Co ranks #255 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KING Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KING Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, KING Co ranks #255 out of 1042 companies for Net Margin %. This places KING Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.88. KING Co's value of 7.64% is 165.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.29 vs. the industry median of 2.88, KING 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.88, based on 1,042 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. KING Co's current Net Margin % of 7.64% is 165.7% 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 KING Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KING Co's current Net Margin % is 7.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KING Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KING Co (TSE:8118) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円688.14, compared to a current price of 円1,198.00 — trading 74.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.29 and 165.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.88. KING Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 KING Co (TSE:8118), the current Net Margin % is 7.64% 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 KING Co (TSE:8118) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KING Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,198.00 is trading 74.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円688.14.
GuruFocus considers KING Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8118:
Net Margin %: 7.64% (near median its 10-year median of 7.29)
GF Value™: 円688.14 vs. price of 円1,198.00 (74.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 165.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#255 of 1042)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8118 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KING Co Ltd is a textile producer and apparel maker of cloths. The company produces printed textiles and manufactures ready-made suits, sweaters, jackets, skirts, slacks, scarves, bags, and others. It sells its products under the brand name PINORE, C'EST CHIC'A, LUPUY, AUSTIN REED, PRIDE BIS, among others.
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