The historical rank and industry rank for Business Brain Showa Ota's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9658'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 5.23 Max: 41.33
Current: 7.09
TSE:9658's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.43% of 2824
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.525
vs TSE:9658: 7.09
Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) 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.
Business Brain Showa Ota Net Margin % Related Terms
Business Brain Showa Ota 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:9658 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Business Brain Showa Ota'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.
Business Brain Showa Ota Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Business Brain Showa Ota's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Business Brain Showa Ota'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.
Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) has a Net Margin % of 8.10% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Business Brain Showa Ota and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 5.23. Over the past decade, Business Brain Showa Ota's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.91 to 41.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks #948 out of 2824 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Business Brain Showa Ota's Net Margin % too high?
Business Brain Showa Ota's current Net Margin % of 8.10% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 5.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 41.33. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.53. Business Brain Showa Ota's value of 8.10% is 220.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks #948 out of 2824 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Business Brain Showa Ota has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Business Brain Showa Ota's Net Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks #948 out of 2824 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Business Brain Showa Ota in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.53. Business Brain Showa Ota's value of 8.10% is 220.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Business Brain Showa Ota's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.91 to 41.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.23 vs. the industry median of 2.53, Business Brain Showa Ota 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 2.53, based on 2,824 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. Business Brain Showa Ota's current Net Margin % of 8.10% is 220.8% 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 Business Brain Showa Ota and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Business Brain Showa Ota's current Net Margin % is 8.10%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 5.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Business Brain Showa Ota stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円954.69, compared to a current price of 円993.00 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.10%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 5.23 and 220.8% above the Software industry median of 2.53. Business Brain Showa Ota's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658), the current Net Margin % is 8.10% 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 Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business Brain Showa Ota stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円993.00 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円954.69.
GuruFocus considers Business Brain Showa Ota to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9658:
Net Margin %: 8.10% (55% above median its 10-year median of 5.23)
GF Value™: 円954.69 vs. price of 円993.00 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 220.8% above the Software median (#948 of 2824)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Business Brain Showa Ota Inc provides Consulting, System development, and Management services. The Group has two reportable segments: the Consulting and Systems Development Business and the Management Services (BPO) Business. It derives maximum revenue from Consulting and Systems Development Business.
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