Retail Partners CoTSE:8167 -0.45%66 Net Margin % is 2.43% as of Feb. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:8167 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,531.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Retail Partners Co ranks worse than 54.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Retail Partners Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8167'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98 Med: 1.82 Max: 8.33
Current: 1.85
TSE:8167's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.87% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs TSE:8167: 1.85
Retail Partners Co (TSE:8167) 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.
Retail Partners Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Retail Partners Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Retail Partners 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Retail Partners 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.
Retail Partners Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Retail Partners Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Retail Partners 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.
Retail Partners Co (TSE:8167) has a Net Margin % of 2.43% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Retail Partners Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Retail Partners Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.98 to 8.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Retail Partners Co ranks #169 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Retail Partners Co's Net Margin % too high?
Retail Partners Co's current Net Margin % of 2.43% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 8.33. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Retail Partners Co's value of 2.43% is 12.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Retail Partners Co ranks #169 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Retail Partners Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Retail Partners Co's Net Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Retail Partners Co ranks #169 out of 308 companies for Net Margin %. This places Retail Partners Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Retail Partners Co's value of 2.43% is 12.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Retail Partners Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.98 to 8.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Retail Partners 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 308 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. Retail Partners Co's current Net Margin % of 2.43% is 12.8% 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 Retail Partners Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Retail Partners Co's current Net Margin % is 2.43%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Retail Partners Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Retail Partners Co (TSE:8167) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,531.07, compared to a current price of 円1,338.00 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.43%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 12.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Retail Partners Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Retail Partners Co (TSE:8167), the current Net Margin % is 2.43% as of Feb. 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 Retail Partners Co (TSE:8167) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Retail Partners Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,338.00 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,531.07.
GuruFocus considers Retail Partners Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8167:
Net Margin %: 2.43% (34% above median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: 円1,531.07 vs. price of 円1,338.00 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#169 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8167 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Retail Partners Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of a regional supermarket chain. It is involved in the business activity of retail trading of food products, housing-related products, and clothing items, among others.
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