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The historical rank and industry rank for Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9776'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.93 Med: 3.04 Max: 5.46
Current: 2.42
TSE:9776's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 2.905
vs TSE:9776: 2.42
Sapporo Clinical Laboratory (TSE:9776) 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.
Sapporo Clinical Laboratory Net Margin % Related Terms
Sapporo Clinical Laboratory 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.
Sapporo Clinical Laboratory Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Sapporo Clinical Laboratory'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.
Sapporo Clinical Laboratory Net Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sapporo Clinical Laboratory'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.
Sapporo Clinical Laboratory (TSE:9776) has a Net Margin % of 2.45% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sapporo Clinical Laboratory and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 3.04. Over the past decade, Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.93 to 5.46.
Is Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's Net Margin % too high?
Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's current Net Margin % of 2.45% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.93 to a high of 5.46. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Net Margin % is 2.91. Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's value of 2.45% is 15.7% below this industry median. Overall, Sapporo Clinical Laboratory has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's Net Margin % of 2.45% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.91. Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's value of 2.45% is 15.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.93 to 5.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.04 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Sapporo Clinical Laboratory 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.91, based on 664 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. Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's current Net Margin % of 2.45% is 15.7% 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 Sapporo Clinical Laboratory and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's current Net Margin % is 2.45%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapporo Clinical Laboratory stock overvalued right now?
Sapporo Clinical Laboratory (TSE:9776) has a current Net Margin % of 2.45%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,041.47, compared to a current price of 円1,960.00 — trading 88.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.45%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.04 and 15.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.91. Sapporo Clinical Laboratory's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 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 Sapporo Clinical Laboratory (TSE:9776), the current Net Margin % is 2.45% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Sapporo Clinical Laboratory (TSE:9776) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Clinical Laboratory stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,960.00 is trading 88.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,041.47.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9776:
Net Margin %: 2.45% (19% below median its 10-year median of 3.04)
GF Value™: 円1,041.47 vs. price of 円1,960.00 (88.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9776 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sapporo Clinical Laboratory Inc. is a Japan based company engaged in offering clinical testing services. Its portfolio of services covers clinical examination, pathological examination, dispensing pharmacy, food hygiene environmental test, and radiation management. It is also engaged in the development of an integrated system for clinical testing.
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