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Bookoff Group HoldingsTSE:9278 +6.33%78 Net Margin % is 4.60% as of Feb. 2026, which is 175% above its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:9278 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,841.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks worse than 50.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bookoff Group Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9278'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.09 Med: 1.67 Max: 2.72
Current: 2.25
TSE:9278's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.44% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs TSE:9278: 2.25
Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) 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.
Bookoff Group Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Bookoff Group Holdings 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:9278 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bookoff Group Holdings'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.
Bookoff Group Holdings Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bookoff Group Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bookoff Group Holdings'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.
Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) has a Net Margin % of 4.60% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bookoff Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 175% above median its historical median of 1.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks #569 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Bookoff Group Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Bookoff Group Holdings' current Net Margin % of 4.60% is 175% above median its 10-year median of 1.67. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.31. Bookoff Group Holdings' value of 4.60% is 99.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks #569 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bookoff Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bookoff Group Holdings' Net Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bookoff Group Holdings ranks #569 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Bookoff Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.31. Bookoff Group Holdings' value of 4.60% is 99.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Bookoff Group Holdings 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.31, based on 1,128 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. Bookoff Group Holdings's current Net Margin % of 4.60% is 99.1% 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 Bookoff Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bookoff Group Holdings's current Net Margin % is 4.60%, which is 175% above median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bookoff Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,841.31, compared to a current price of 円2,638.00 — trading 43.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.60%, which is 175% above median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 99.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.31. Bookoff Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278), the current Net Margin % is 4.60% 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 Bookoff Group Holdings (TSE:9278) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bookoff Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,638.00 is trading 43.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,841.31.
GuruFocus considers Bookoff Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9278:
Net Margin %: 4.60% (175% above median its 10-year median of 1.67)
GF Value™: 円1,841.31 vs. price of 円2,638.00 (43.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 99.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#569 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bookoff Group Holdings Ltd purchases and sells books, software, apparel, sporting goods, baby goods, watches, luxury-brand bags, precious metals, kitchenware, and household goods through its stores, which include BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR stores and BOOKOFF PLUS stores. The company's business segments are Reuse Store Business, BOOKOFF Online Business, HUGALL Business, and Packaged Media Business.
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