MCHIF (Maruichi Steel Tube) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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MCHIF Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd MCHIF
85 GF Score
Price $7.31
GF Value $5.04
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Maruichi Steel Tube Profitability Rank?

Maruichi Steel Tube MCHIF +10.76% 85 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates MCHIF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.04. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Maruichi Steel Tube 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.

Maruichi Steel Tube's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.42%. As of today, Maruichi Steel Tube's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Maruichi Steel Tube Profitability Rank Related Terms


MCHIF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Maruichi Steel Tube'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.


Maruichi Steel Tube Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Maruichi Steel Tube's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Maruichi Steel Tube's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Maruichi Steel Tube 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.

Maruichi Steel Tube 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.

Maruichi Steel Tube'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 )
=51.266 / 381.875
=13.42 %

* 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

Maruichi Steel Tube 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.

Warning Sign:

Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.7%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Maruichi Steel Tube (MCHIF) 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 Maruichi Steel Tube and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Maruichi Steel Tube's Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 9.00.
Is Maruichi Steel Tube's Profitability Rank too high?
Maruichi Steel Tube's 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 8.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Maruichi Steel Tube has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruichi Steel Tube's Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Maruichi Steel Tube's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Maruichi Steel Tube's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 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 a Steel company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Steel 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 Maruichi Steel Tube and its competitors. Maruichi Steel Tube'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 Maruichi Steel Tube stock overvalued right now?
Maruichi Steel Tube (MCHIF) has a current Profitability Rank of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.04, compared to a current price of $7.31 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Maruichi Steel Tube's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 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 Maruichi Steel Tube (MCHIF), 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 Maruichi Steel Tube (MCHIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruichi Steel Tube stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.31 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.04.

Key valuation signals for MCHIF:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $5.04 vs. price of $7.31 (45% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Maruichi Steel Tube Business Description

Other Exchanges 5463:Japan
Address 5-1-60 Namba, 29th Floor, Namba Skyo, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 542-0076
Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd is a Japan-based company that manufactures and sells steel tubes and steel sheet coating. The company's product portfolio includes welded steel tubes, hot-dip galvanized steel sheet, lighting poles, and prepainted steel sheet. Its products are used in architecture, civil engineering, machinery, power generation plants, automobiles, motorcycles, medical equipment, fitness machines, office automation equipment, office and educational furniture, and others.
85GF Score

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