Central Security Patrols CoTSE:9740 -0.62%69 Net Margin % is 1.61% as of Feb. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 4.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:9740 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,171.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Central Security Patrols Co ranks worse than 53.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Security Patrols Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9740'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.33 Med: 4.11 Max: 7.91
Current: 3.18
TSE:9740's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 53.91% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs TSE:9740: 3.18
Central Security Patrols Co (TSE:9740) 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.
Central Security Patrols Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Central Security Patrols 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:9740 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Central Security Patrols 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.
Central Security Patrols Co Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Central Security Patrols Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Security Patrols 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.
Central Security Patrols Co (TSE:9740) has a Net Margin % of 1.61% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Central Security Patrols Co and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 4.11. Over the past decade, Central Security Patrols Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.33 to 7.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Security Patrols Co ranks #579 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is Central Security Patrols Co's Net Margin % too high?
Central Security Patrols Co's current Net Margin % of 1.61% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 4.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.33 to a high of 7.91. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Central Security Patrols Co's value of 1.61% is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Security Patrols Co ranks #579 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Security Patrols Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Security Patrols Co's Net Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Central Security Patrols Co ranks #579 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Central Security Patrols Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Central Security Patrols Co's value of 1.61% is 58% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Security Patrols Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.33 to 7.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.11 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Central Security Patrols 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 a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. Central Security Patrols Co's current Net Margin % of 1.61% is 58% 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 Central Security Patrols Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Security Patrols Co's current Net Margin % is 1.61%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 4.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Security Patrols Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Security Patrols Co (TSE:9740) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,171.67, compared to a current price of 円2,552.00 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.61%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 4.11 and 58% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Central Security Patrols Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Central Security Patrols Co (TSE:9740), the current Net Margin % is 1.61% 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 Central Security Patrols Co (TSE:9740) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Security Patrols Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,552.00 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,171.67.
GuruFocus considers Central Security Patrols Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9740:
Net Margin %: 1.61% (61% below median its 10-year median of 4.11)
GF Value™: 円3,171.67 vs. price of 円2,552.00 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58% below the Business Services median (#579 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9740 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Security Patrols Co Ltd provides security services in Japan. The company provides manned guarding, machine security, online security, home security, transport security, and surveillance cameras. The company also develops and sells information security systems and cryptographic technology software.
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