DCHCF (Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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DCHCF Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Ltd DCHCF
63 GF Score
Price $3.03
GF Value $2.20
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What is Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Profitability Rank?

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co DCHCF 63 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates DCHCF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.20. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co has the Profitability Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.58%. As of today, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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DCHCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co has the Profitability Rank of 5.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=9.018 / 196.726
=4.58 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (DCHCF) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's current Profitability Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Profitability Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co and its competitors. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (DCHCF) has a current Profitability Rank of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.20, compared to a current price of $3.03 — trading 37.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (DCHCF), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 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 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (DCHCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.03 is trading 37.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.20.

Key valuation signals for DCHCF:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.20 vs. price of $3.03 (37.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DCHCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4116:Japan
Address 1-7-6, Nihonbashi-Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8383
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Ltd manufactures and sells pigments, plastics, and inks in five segments based on product type. The polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic resins used to produce interior components for automobiles, polyurethane coatings and adhesives, and textile coatings. The pigments segment sells inorganic pigments and colorants. The prepared colors and chemicals segment sells colorants used in plastics and coatings. The printing inks segment sells inks for printing and gravure. The other segment leases real estate properties.
63GF Score

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