NEXOF (NEXON Co) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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82 GF Score
Price $14.13
GF Value $22.27
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NEXON Co Profitability Rank?

NEXON Co NEXOF -11.39% 82 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates NEXOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

NEXON Co has the Profitability Rank of 9. 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.

NEXON Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.21%. As of today, NEXON Co's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


NEXON Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


NEXOF vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, NEXON 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.


NEXON Co Profitability Rank vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NEXON Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NEXON 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.

NEXON Co has the Profitability Rank of 9. 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.

NEXON 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 )
=366.536 / 959.361
=38.21 %

* 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

NEXON Co 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:

NEXON Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.5%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
NEXON Co (NEXOF) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on NEXON Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, NEXON Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00.
Is NEXON Co's Profitability Rank too high?
NEXON Co's current Profitability Rank of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, NEXON Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NEXON Co's Profitability Rank compare to NTES and EA?
NEXON Co's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, NEXON Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Interactive Media 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 NEXON Co and its competitors. NEXON Co's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NEXON Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEXON Co (NEXOF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.27, compared to a current price of $14.13 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. NEXON Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 NEXON Co (NEXOF), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 NEXON Co (NEXOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEXON Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.13 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.27. GuruFocus considers NEXON Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NEXOF:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $22.27 vs. price of $14.13 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs

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


NEXON Co Business Description

Address 1-4-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Nexon is a South Korean online game developer and publisher, founded in 1994 in Korea by Kim Jung-ju. In 2005, the company moved its headquarters to Tokyo, Japan, and has operations in Korea, the US, Taiwan, and Thailand. The company's most notable franchises are MapleStory, Dungeon & Fighter, Sudden Attack, and KartRider. Nexon has been the publisher for EA's FC Online game franchise in Korea and Japan since 2013. Nexon acquired an independent game developer, Embark Studios AB, located in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2019.
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