SomarTSE:8152 -0.26%83 Net Margin % is 3.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 3.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:8152 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,716.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Somar ranks better than 55.14% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Somar's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円628 Mil. Somar's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,877 Mil. Therefore, Somar's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Somar's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8152'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 3.26 Max: 8.52
Current: 4.77
TSE:8152's Net Margin % is ranked better than 55.14% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs TSE:8152: 4.77
Somar (TSE:8152) 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.
Somar Net Margin % Related Terms
Somar Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Somar'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:8152 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Somar'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.
Somar Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Somar's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Somar'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.
Somar (TSE:8152) has a Net Margin % of 3.95% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Somar and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 3.26. Over the past decade, Somar's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.83 to 8.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Somar ranks #707 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Somar's Net Margin % too high?
Somar's current Net Margin % of 3.95% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 3.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 8.52. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Somar's value of 3.95% is 0.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Somar ranks #707 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Somar has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Somar's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Somar ranks #707 out of 1576 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Somar in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Somar's value of 3.95% is 0.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Somar's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.83 to 8.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.26 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Somar 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.92, based on 1,576 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. Somar's current Net Margin % of 3.95% is 0.8% 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 Somar and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Somar's current Net Margin % is 3.95%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Somar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Somar (TSE:8152) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,716.36, compared to a current price of 円7,600.00 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.95%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 3.26 and 0.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.92. Somar's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Somar (TSE:8152), the current Net Margin % is 3.95% 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 Somar (TSE:8152) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Somar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円7,600.00 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,716.36.
GuruFocus considers Somar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8152:
Net Margin %: 3.95% (21% above median its 10-year median of 3.26)
GF Value™: 円5,716.36 vs. price of 円7,600.00 (33% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.8% above the Chemicals median (#707 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8152 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Somar Corp is a chemical manufacturer. The business activities of the company are trading and manufacture which include development and manufacture of products, provide technical services, market analysis, and finding out new technologies and products. The products of the company include carob bean gum, Elmar, Jetras, microcode, Novamask, SIGN JETRAS.
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