Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:KWI Kurita Water Industries Ltd FRA:KWI
91 GF Score
Price €48.32
GF Value €34.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kurita Water Industries Profitability Rank?

Kurita Water Industries FRA:KWI -2.66% 91 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:KWI with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Kurita Water Industries 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.

Kurita Water Industries's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.19%. As of today, Kurita Water Industries's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


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FRA:KWI vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Kurita Water Industries'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.


Kurita Water Industries Profitability Rank vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kurita Water Industries's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kurita Water Industries's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kurita Water Industries 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.

Kurita Water Industries 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.

Kurita Water Industries'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 )
=98.458 / 541.215
=18.19 %

* 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 7, 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

Kurita Water Industries has an F-score of 7. 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:

Kurita Water Industries 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?
Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) 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 Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Kurita Water Industries' Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Kurita Water Industries' Profitability Rank too high?
Kurita Water Industries' current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Kurita Water Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurita Water Industries' Profitability Rank compare to VLTO and ZWS?
Kurita Water Industries' Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Kurita Water Industries' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. Kurita Water Industries's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurita Water Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.45, compared to a current price of €48.32 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Kurita Water Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI), 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €48.32 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.45. GuruFocus considers Kurita Water Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KWI:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €34.45 vs. price of €48.32 (40.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kurita Water Industries Business Description

Address 10-1 Nakano 4-chome, Nakano Central Park East, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 164-0001
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a provider of water treatment solutions in Japan. It operates through two segments: the Electronic market and the General water treatment market. The company provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, systems, and services, including wastewater and ultrapure water solutions, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation, serving both industrial and household needs.
91GF Score

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