NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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FRA:8WN NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd FRA:8WN
72 GF Score
Price €57.50
GF Value €26.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is NS United Kaiun Kaisha Profitability Rank?

NS United Kaiun Kaisha FRA:8WN +12.75% 72 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:8WN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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.

NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.33%. As of today, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


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NS United Kaiun Kaisha Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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.


NS United Kaiun Kaisha Profitability Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Profitability Rank falls into.


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NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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.

NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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.

NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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 )
=29.747 / 319
=9.33 %

* 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

NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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:

NS United Kaiun Kaisha 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?
NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Profitability Rank too high?
NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, NS United Kaiun Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
NS United Kaiun Kaisha's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, NS United Kaiun Kaisha's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 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 Transportation company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Transportation 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha and its competitors. NS United Kaiun Kaisha'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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.76, compared to a current price of €57.50 — trading 114.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. NS United Kaiun Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN), 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 NS United Kaiun Kaisha (FRA:8WN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS United Kaiun Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €57.50 is trading 114.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.76. GuruFocus considers NS United Kaiun Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8WN:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €26.76 vs. price of €57.50 (114.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NS United Kaiun Kaisha Business Description

Other Exchanges NSUKF:USA9110:Japan
Address 21, 22 Floor, Otemachi First Square West Tower, 5-1 Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8108
NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd is engaged in the marine business. The company provides land and sea transportation, operates as a shipping agent for land, air, and marine transportation, and property and act as some life insurance agency operations. Additionally, it also manufactures, maintains and sells shipping equipment as well as is also involved in the real-estate operations. The company offers marine transportation services such as raw materials and fuel for the iron production industry, raw materials for other industries, various energy resources, industrial products, and feed grains.
72GF Score

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