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The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Communications's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9424'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -82.68 Med: -0.74 Max: 18.45
Current: 6.57
TSE:9424's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.53% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.96
vs TSE:9424: 6.57
Japan Communications (TSE:9424) 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.
Japan Communications Net Margin % Related Terms
Japan Communications Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Communications'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 Telecom Services subindustry, Japan Communications'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.
Japan Communications Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Japan Communications's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Communications'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.
Japan Communications (TSE:9424) has a Net Margin % of 1.85% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #171 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Japan Communications' Net Margin % too high?
Japan Communications' current Net Margin % is 1.85%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.96. Japan Communications' value of 1.85% is 69% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #171 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Communications has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Communications' Net Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #171 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Japan Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.96. Japan Communications' value of 1.85% is 69% below this benchmark. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.96, based on 368 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. Japan Communications's current Net Margin % of 1.85% is 69% 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 Japan Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Communications's current Net Margin % is 1.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications (TSE:9424) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円240.08, compared to a current price of 円120.00 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.85% and 69% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.96. Japan Communications' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Japan Communications (TSE:9424), the current Net Margin % is 1.85% 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 Japan Communications (TSE:9424) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円120.00 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円240.08.
GuruFocus considers Japan Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9424:
Net Margin %: 1.85%
GF Value™: 円240.08 vs. price of 円120.00 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69% below the Telecommunication Services median (#171 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9424 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Communications Inc is a mobile virtual network operator. It creates the next generation internet to assist industrial structure through mobile technology. The company provides mobile platforms to handset manufacturers, IP-PBX makers, system integrators, and others.
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