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Chuokeizai-Sha HoldingsTSE:9476 +0.10%55 Net Margin % is 17.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 655% above its 10-year median of 2.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:9476 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円539.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings ranks better than 79.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9476'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.56 Med: 2.32 Max: 9.82
Current: 9.82
TSE:9476's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.92% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.3
vs TSE:9476: 9.82
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476) 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.
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Chuokeizai-Sha 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Chuokeizai-Sha 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.
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuokeizai-Sha 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.
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476) has a Net Margin % of 17.52% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings and its competitors. This is 655% above median its historical median of 2.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings ranks #203 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' current Net Margin % of 17.52% is 655% above median its 10-year median of 2.32. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.30. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' value of 17.52% is 1247.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings ranks #203 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings ranks #203 out of 1011 companies for Net Margin %. This places Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.30. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' value of 17.52% is 1247.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.32 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Chuokeizai-Sha 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.30, based on 1,011 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. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's current Net Margin % of 17.52% is 1247.7% 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 Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's current Net Margin % is 17.52%, which is 655% above median its own 10-year median of 2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円539.19, compared to a current price of 円1,025.00 — trading 90.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.52%, which is 655% above median its 10-year median of 2.32 and 1247.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.30. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476), the current Net Margin % is 17.52% 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 Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,025.00 is trading 90.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円539.19.
GuruFocus considers Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9476:
Net Margin %: 17.52% (655% above median its 10-year median of 2.32)
GF Value™: 円539.19 vs. price of 円1,025.00 (90.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1247.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#203 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9476 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company that engages in publishing books and magazines. Its portfolio comprises of books on subjects such as social science, economics, management, law, accounting, and tax.
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