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The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyo Electric Railway Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9052'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 6.22 Max: 17.47
Current: 10.08
TSE:9052's Net Margin % is ranked better than 68.43% of 1004
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.94
vs TSE:9052: 10.08
Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) 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.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:9052 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Sanyo Electric Railway 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.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Electric Railway 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.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) has a Net Margin % of 6.20% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sanyo Electric Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.22. Over the past decade, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.97 to 17.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks #317 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Sanyo Electric Railway Co's Net Margin % too high?
Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current Net Margin % of 6.20% is near median its 10-year median of 6.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 17.47. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.94. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's value of 6.20% is 25.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks #317 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Electric Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Electric Railway Co's Net Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Sanyo Electric Railway Co ranks #317 out of 1004 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Sanyo Electric Railway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.94. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's value of 6.20% is 25.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Electric Railway Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.97 to 17.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.22 vs. the industry median of 4.94, Sanyo Electric Railway 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.94, based on 1,004 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. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current Net Margin % of 6.20% is 25.5% 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's current Net Margin % is 6.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Electric Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,122.10, compared to a current price of 円1,996.00 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.22 and 25.5% above the Transportation industry median of 4.94. Sanyo Electric Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052), the current Net Margin % is 6.20% 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 Sanyo Electric Railway Co (TSE:9052) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Electric Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,996.00 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,122.10.
GuruFocus considers Sanyo Electric Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9052:
Net Margin %: 6.20% (near median its 10-year median of 6.22)
GF Value™: 円2,122.10 vs. price of 円1,996.00 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.5% above the Transportation median (#317 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Electric Railway Co Ltd is a Japanese company. It is engaged in railway business which connects from Himeji to Kobe and also to Hanshin Electric Railway through mutual direct driving, and it connects to Osaka Umeda without transfer. The company focuses on constructing a transportation network in the southern area of Hyogo Prefecture. It is also involved in real estate business, where it is promoting the development of residential and commercial facilities with the aim of revitalizing the community, as well as effective utilization of the land. In addition, the company operates Suma Urashiro Ueno Park located in Suma Ward, Kobe City.
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