Belc CoTSE:9974 +1.27%92 Net Margin % is 3.77% as of Feb. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 3.08. GuruFocus rates TSE:9974 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円7,996.50 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Belc Co ranks better than 61.29% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Belc Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,058 Mil. Belc Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円107,725 Mil. Therefore, Belc Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Belc Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9974'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.91 Med: 3.08 Max: 3.25
Current: 3
TSE:9974's Net Margin % is ranked better than 61.29% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs TSE:9974: 3.00
Belc Co (TSE:9974) 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.
Belc Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Belc Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Belc Co's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Belc 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.
Belc Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Belc Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belc 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.
Belc Co (TSE:9974) has a Net Margin % of 3.77% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Belc Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 3.08. Over the past decade, Belc Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.91 to 3.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #120 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Belc Co's Net Margin % too high?
Belc Co's current Net Margin % of 3.77% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 3.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 3.25. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Belc Co's value of 3.77% is 74.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #120 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Belc Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Belc Co's Net Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Belc Co ranks #120 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Belc Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Belc Co's value of 3.77% is 74.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Belc Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.91 to 3.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.08 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Belc 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 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. Belc Co's current Net Margin % of 3.77% is 74.9% 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 Belc Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belc Co's current Net Margin % is 3.77%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Belc Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belc Co (TSE:9974) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円7,996.50, compared to a current price of 円6,370.00 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.77%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 3.08 and 74.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Belc Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100. 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 Belc Co (TSE:9974), the current Net Margin % is 3.77% 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 Belc Co (TSE:9974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belc Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円6,370.00 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円7,996.50.
GuruFocus considers Belc Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9974:
Net Margin %: 3.77% (22% above median its 10-year median of 3.08)
GF Value™: 円7,996.50 vs. price of 円6,370.00 (20.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#120 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Belc Co Ltd manages a chain of food supermarkets in Japan. The company is headquartered in Japan and earns the entirety of its revenue domestically. The company has a chain of retail stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and is focused on Saitama Prefecture. Through its subsidiaries, Belc Co. Ltd is involved with the production and distribution of food items and ready-made meals to its self-run stores. Its products include perishable goods, grocery items, sundry items, daily necessities, and processed food. Belc Co. Ltd also provides services to its stores, including chain management and cleaning.
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