Kandenko Co (FRA:5EY) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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FRA:5EY Kandenko Co Ltd FRA:5EY
82 GF Score
Price €28.80
GF Value €14.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kandenko Co Profitability Rank?

Kandenko Co FRA:5EY 82 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:5EY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Kandenko Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Kandenko Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.70%. As of today, Kandenko Co's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Kandenko Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:5EY vs PWR, FIX, EME: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kandenko 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.


Kandenko Co Profitability Rank vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kandenko Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kandenko Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kandenko 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.

Kandenko Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Kandenko 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 )
=134.468 / 1256.164
=10.70 %

* 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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Kandenko Co has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

Good Sign:

Kandenko 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 8 mean?
Kandenko Co (FRA:5EY) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kandenko Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Kandenko Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Kandenko Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Kandenko Co's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Kandenko Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kandenko Co's Profitability Rank compare to PWR and FIX?
Kandenko Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, Kandenko Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 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 Construction company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Construction 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 Kandenko Co and its competitors. Kandenko Co's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kandenko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kandenko Co (FRA:5EY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.53, compared to a current price of €28.80 — trading 98.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Kandenko Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kandenko Co (FRA:5EY), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 Kandenko Co (FRA:5EY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kandenko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.80 is trading 98.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.53. GuruFocus considers Kandenko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5EY:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €14.53 vs. price of €28.80 (98.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5EY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kandenko Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 1942:Japan5EY:Germany
Address 4-8-33, Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-8533
Kandenko Co Ltd is a Japanese infrastructure and engineering company. The company organises itself into two segments: engineering and other. The engineering segment, which contributes nearly all the company's revenue, conducts electric engineering work for building construction and renovation, installs and maintains telecommunication systems, constructs and maintains power distribution lines and facilities, inspects and maintains nuclear power plants, and conducts civil engineering work. The company derives the vast majority of revenue domestically.
82GF Score

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