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Azuma Shipping CoTSE:9380 +0.48%63 Net Margin % is 2.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 1.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:9380 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円325.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, Azuma Shipping Co ranks worse than 69.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Azuma Shipping Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9380'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 1.17 Max: 1.8
Current: 1.8
TSE:9380's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 69.46% of 1002
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.915
vs TSE:9380: 1.80
Azuma Shipping Co (TSE:9380) 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.
Azuma Shipping Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Azuma Shipping Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Azuma Shipping 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.
Azuma Shipping Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Azuma Shipping 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.
Azuma Shipping Co Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Azuma Shipping Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Azuma Shipping 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.
Azuma Shipping Co (TSE:9380) has a Net Margin % of 2.71% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Azuma Shipping Co and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 1.17. Over the past decade, Azuma Shipping Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.48 to 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Azuma Shipping Co ranks #696 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Azuma Shipping Co's Net Margin % too high?
Azuma Shipping Co's current Net Margin % of 2.71% is 132% above median its 10-year median of 1.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.80. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.92. Azuma Shipping Co's value of 2.71% is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Azuma Shipping Co ranks #696 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Azuma Shipping Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Azuma Shipping Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Azuma Shipping Co ranks #696 out of 1002 companies for Net Margin %. This places Azuma Shipping Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.92. Azuma Shipping Co's value of 2.71% is 44.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Azuma Shipping Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.48 to 1.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.17 vs. the industry median of 4.92, Azuma Shipping Co has consistently been below 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 4.92, based on 1,002 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. Azuma Shipping Co's current Net Margin % of 2.71% is 44.9% below 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 Azuma Shipping Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Azuma Shipping Co's current Net Margin % is 2.71%, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Azuma Shipping Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Azuma Shipping Co (TSE:9380) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円325.06, compared to a current price of 円415.00 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.71%, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 1.17 and 44.9% below the Transportation industry median of 4.92. Azuma Shipping Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Azuma Shipping Co (TSE:9380), the current Net Margin % is 2.71% 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 Azuma Shipping Co (TSE:9380) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Azuma Shipping Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円415.00 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円325.06.
GuruFocus considers Azuma Shipping Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9380:
Net Margin %: 2.71% (132% above median its 10-year median of 1.17)
GF Value™: 円325.06 vs. price of 円415.00 (27.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.9% below the Transportation median (#696 of 1002)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9380 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Azuma Shipping Co Ltd is engaged in port transportation, maritime transportation, inland navigation business, freight car transportation, warehousing, sale and repair of the ship, cargo transportation, customs brokerage, supervision and consultancy of new ship creation and repair.
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