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Axial RetailingTSE:8255 +0.34%86 Net Margin % is 3.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 2.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:8255 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,162.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Axial Retailing ranks better than 60.45% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Axial Retailing's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,749 Mil. Axial Retailing's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円148,818 Mil. Therefore, Axial Retailing's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axial Retailing's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8255'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.49 Med: 2.74 Max: 3.23
Current: 2.98
TSE:8255's Net Margin % is ranked better than 60.45% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs TSE:8255: 2.98
Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) 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.
Axial Retailing Net Margin % Related Terms
Axial Retailing Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axial Retailing'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, Axial Retailing'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.
Axial Retailing Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Axial Retailing's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axial Retailing'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.
Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) has a Net Margin % of 3.19% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Axial Retailing and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 2.74. Over the past decade, Axial Retailing's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.49 to 3.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Axial Retailing ranks #123 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Axial Retailing's Net Margin % too high?
Axial Retailing's current Net Margin % of 3.19% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.49 to a high of 3.23. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Axial Retailing's value of 3.19% is 53.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axial Retailing ranks #123 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axial Retailing has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axial Retailing's Net Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Axial Retailing ranks #123 out of 311 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Axial Retailing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Axial Retailing's value of 3.19% is 53.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Axial Retailing's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.49 to 3.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.74 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Axial Retailing 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 2.08, based on 311 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. Axial Retailing's current Net Margin % of 3.19% is 53.4% 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 Axial Retailing and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axial Retailing's current Net Margin % is 3.19%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axial Retailing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,162.89, compared to a current price of 円1,183.00 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.19%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.74 and 53.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.08. Axial Retailing's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Axial Retailing (TSE:8255), the current Net Margin % is 3.19% 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 Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axial Retailing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,183.00 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,162.89.
GuruFocus considers Axial Retailing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8255:
Net Margin %: 3.19% (16% above median its 10-year median of 2.74)
GF Value™: 円1,162.89 vs. price of 円1,183.00 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#123 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axial Retailing Inc is a regional chain-store operator, headquartered in Nagaoka, Japan. The company is focused on its supermarket business. In addition to expanding the product lineup, the company is making an effort to provide private-brand products, for example by manufacturing and processing food sold in the company's stores. The company operates its business under two brands: Harashin Narus and Fressay. More than half of the company's total stores belong to the Harashin Narus store chain, and the rest are under the Fressay store chain.
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