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The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Process Development Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9651'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.99 Med: 7.04 Max: 14.11
Current: 9.39
TSE:9651's Net Margin % is ranked better than 73.99% of 2834
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.62
vs TSE:9651: 9.39
Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651) 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 Process Development Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Japan Process Development Co 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:9651 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Japan Process Development 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.
Japan Process Development Co Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Japan Process Development Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Process Development 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.
Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651) has a Net Margin % of 9.72% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Process Development Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 7.04. Over the past decade, Japan Process Development Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.99 to 14.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Process Development Co ranks #737 out of 2834 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Japan Process Development Co's Net Margin % too high?
Japan Process Development Co's current Net Margin % of 9.72% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 7.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.99 to a high of 14.11. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.62. Japan Process Development Co's value of 9.72% is 271% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Process Development Co ranks #737 out of 2834 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Process Development Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Process Development Co's Net Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Japan Process Development Co ranks #737 out of 2834 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Japan Process Development Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.62. Japan Process Development Co's value of 9.72% is 271% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Process Development Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.99 to 14.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.04 vs. the industry median of 2.62, Japan Process Development Co 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.62, based on 2,834 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 Process Development Co's current Net Margin % of 9.72% is 271% 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 Japan Process Development Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Process Development Co's current Net Margin % is 9.72%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 7.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Process Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,283.15, compared to a current price of 円1,934.00 — trading 50.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.72%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 7.04 and 271% above the Software industry median of 2.62. Japan Process Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Process Development Co (TSE:9651), the current Net Margin % is 9.72% 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 Japan Process Development Co (TSE:9651) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Process Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,934.00 is trading 50.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,283.15.
GuruFocus considers Japan Process Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9651:
Net Margin %: 9.72% (38% above median its 10-year median of 7.04)
GF Value™: 円1,283.15 vs. price of 円1,934.00 (50.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 271% above the Software median (#737 of 2834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9651 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Process Development Co Ltd is a Japan based system integration and software development company. It is involved in the control system business, automotive system business, specific information system business, embedded systems business, IT service business and others.
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