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Kuribayashi Steamship CoTSE:9171 -0.17%69 Net Margin % is 7.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 3.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:9171 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,129.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Transportation companies, Kuribayashi Steamship Co ranks better than 59.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9171'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 3.38 Max: 6.92
Current: 6.92
TSE:9171's Net Margin % is ranked better than 59.02% of 1003
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.9
vs TSE:9171: 6.92
Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) 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.
Kuribayashi Steamship Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Kuribayashi Steamship 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.
Kuribayashi Steamship Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kuribayashi Steamship 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.
Kuribayashi Steamship Co Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuribayashi Steamship 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.
Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) has a Net Margin % of 7.14% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kuribayashi Steamship Co and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 3.38. Over the past decade, Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.20 to 6.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuribayashi Steamship Co ranks #411 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Net Margin % too high?
Kuribayashi Steamship Co's current Net Margin % of 7.14% is 111% above median its 10-year median of 3.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 6.92. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's value of 7.14% is 45.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuribayashi Steamship Co ranks #411 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuribayashi Steamship Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuribayashi Steamship Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kuribayashi Steamship Co ranks #411 out of 1003 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kuribayashi Steamship Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's value of 7.14% is 45.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuribayashi Steamship Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.20 to 6.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.38 vs. the industry median of 4.90, Kuribayashi Steamship 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 4.90, based on 1,003 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. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's current Net Margin % of 7.14% is 45.7% 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 Kuribayashi Steamship Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuribayashi Steamship Co's current Net Margin % is 7.14%, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 3.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuribayashi Steamship Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,129.22, compared to a current price of 円1,722.00 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.14%, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 3.38 and 45.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.90. Kuribayashi Steamship 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 Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171), the current Net Margin % is 7.14% 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 Kuribayashi Steamship Co (TSE:9171) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuribayashi Steamship Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,722.00 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,129.22.
GuruFocus considers Kuribayashi Steamship Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9171:
Net Margin %: 7.14% (111% above median its 10-year median of 3.38)
GF Value™: 円1,129.22 vs. price of 円1,722.00 (52.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.7% above the Transportation median (#411 of 1003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuribayashi Steamship Co Ltd is the shipping company based in Japan. The company provides port and land transportation services that collect and deliver cargo at the harbour and inland. Its service offering includes domestic shipping, sea-land complex integrated transport, paper product transportation and warehouse. The company also provides loading and unloading services at major ports.
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