Bunkyodo Group Holdings CoTSE:9978 60 Net Margin % is 0.02% as of Feb. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:9978 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円48.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks worse than 76.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9978'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.32 Med: 0.19 Max: 1.95
Current: -1.26
TSE:9978's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 76.42% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs TSE:9978: -1.26
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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:9978 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) has a Net Margin % of 0.02% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #862 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Net Margin % too high?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 0.02% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 0.19. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 0.02% is 99.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #862 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Net Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #862 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 0.02% is 99.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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 2.33, based on 1,128 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. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Net Margin % of 0.02% is 99.1% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Net Margin % is 0.02%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円48.06, compared to a current price of 円45.00 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.02%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 99.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978), the current Net Margin % is 0.02% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円45.00 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円48.06.
GuruFocus considers Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9978:
Net Margin %: 0.02% (89% below median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: 円48.06 vs. price of 円45.00 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#862 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd through its subsidiaries operates a chain of bookstores directly and through franchise stores in Tokyo. It sells books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, stationery, games, and hobby goods, as well as rent video products.
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