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Sekichu CoTSE:9976 +1.04%69 Net Margin % is 0.37% as of Feb. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:9976 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,197.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sekichu Co ranks worse than 58.9% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Sekichu Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円30 Mil. Sekichu Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円8,054 Mil. Therefore, Sekichu Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sekichu Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9976'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.3 Med: 1.39 Max: 1.93
Current: 1.38
TSE:9976's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 58.9% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs TSE:9976: 1.38
Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) 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.
Sekichu Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Sekichu Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sekichu 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 Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Sekichu 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.
Sekichu Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sekichu Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sekichu 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.
Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) has a Net Margin % of 0.37% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sekichu Co and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #662 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Sekichu Co's Net Margin % too high?
Sekichu Co's current Net Margin % of 0.37% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 1.39. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.31. Sekichu Co's value of 0.37% is 84% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #662 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sekichu 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 Sekichu Co's Net Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #662 out of 1124 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sekichu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.31. Sekichu Co's value of 0.37% is 84% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Sekichu 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.31, based on 1,124 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. Sekichu Co's current Net Margin % of 0.37% is 84% 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 Sekichu Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sekichu Co's current Net Margin % is 0.37%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekichu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,197.54, compared to a current price of 円1,073.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.37%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 84% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.31. Sekichu Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976), the current Net Margin % is 0.37% 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,073.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,197.54.
GuruFocus considers Sekichu Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9976:
Net Margin %: 0.37% (73% below median its 10-year median of 1.39)
GF Value™: 円1,197.54 vs. price of 円1,073.00 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#662 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9976 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sekichu Co Ltd operates do-it-yourself stores, which provide wood, household items, housing materials, paints, gardening, plants, exteriors, and pet supplies. It also provides utensils, car articles, bicycles, and sports and leisure-time articles. The company operates in two segments, which include the Home Center Business handles a wide range of lifestyle-related products, including DIY supplies, household goods, car accessories, bicycles, leisure goods, and more. The Real Estate Leasing Business involves leasing real estate owned and managed by the company, as well as planning, constructing, and managing commercial facilities.
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