Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:MUG Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc FRA:MUG
65 GF Score
Price €21.40
GF Value €13.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Profitability Rank?

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co FRA:MUG -2.73% 65 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:MUG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.97%. As of today, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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FRA:MUG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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.


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical 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 )
=40.829 / 1029.075
=3.97 %

* 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

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co has an F-score of 5 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.

Warning Sign:

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.4%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's current Profitability Rank of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Profitability Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co'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 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co and its competitors. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.76, compared to a current price of €21.40 — trading 55.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co (FRA:MUG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €21.40 is trading 55.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.76. GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MUG:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €13.76 vs. price of €21.40 (55.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Business Description

Other Exchanges MBSHY:USA4182:Japan
Address 2-5-2 Marunouchi, Mitsubishi Building Headquarters, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8324
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products. The company operates through two main divisions: the Green Energy & Chemicals Division, which produces methanol, ammonia-based chemicals, life science products, aromatic chemicals, foam plastics, and electricity; and the Functional Chemicals Division, which manufactures inorganic chemicals, plastic lens monomers, engineering plastics, electronic materials, and oxygen absorbers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Functional Chemicals Division.
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