Gakken Holdings CoTSE:9470 -0.89%75 Net Margin % is 3.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:9470 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,201.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Education companies, Gakken Holdings Co ranks worse than 66.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gakken Holdings Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9470'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22 Med: 1.77 Max: 3.26
Current: 1.58
TSE:9470's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 66.67% of 258
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.72
vs TSE:9470: 1.58
Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) 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.
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Gakken Holdings Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gakken Holdings 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.
TSE:9470 vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Gakken Holdings 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.
Gakken Holdings Co Net Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Gakken Holdings Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gakken Holdings 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.
Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) has a Net Margin % of 3.00% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gakken Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Gakken Holdings Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.22 to 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #172 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Gakken Holdings Co's Net Margin % too high?
Gakken Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 3.00% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 3.26. The Education industry median Net Margin % is 5.72. Gakken Holdings Co's value of 3.00% is 47.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #172 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gakken Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gakken Holdings Co's Net Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Gakken Holdings Co ranks #172 out of 258 companies for Net Margin %. This places Gakken Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.72. Gakken Holdings Co's value of 3.00% is 47.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Gakken Holdings Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.22 to 3.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Gakken Holdings 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 an Education company?
The median Net Margin % among Education companies is 5.72, based on 258 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. Gakken Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 3.00% is 47.6% 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 Gakken Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gakken Holdings Co's current Net Margin % is 3.00%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gakken Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,201.39, compared to a current price of 円1,000.00 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.00%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 47.6% below the Education industry median of 5.72. Gakken Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470), the current Net Margin % is 3.00% 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 Gakken Holdings Co (TSE:9470) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakken Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,000.00 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,201.39.
GuruFocus considers Gakken Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9470:
Net Margin %: 3.00% (69% above median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: 円1,201.39 vs. price of 円1,000.00 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.6% below the Education median (#172 of 258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9470 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gakken Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company offering education and training services. Its business activities include publishing, education, and stationery. Its publishing business includes picture books, illustrated reference books, reading materials, study guides, educational books helpful for business skills, and entertainment magazines. The education business conducts science experiments, math, and intellectual development classroom sessions. The stationery business designs, develops, and sells stationery and general merchandise such as fusen (tags), notebooks, fun-tape, letters, envelopes, calendars, and lunch boxes. Gakken also develops and operates daycare centers, kindergartens, special services for the elderly, and home-care nursing services.
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