NHPCF (Nihon Parkerizing Co) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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NHPCF Nihon Parkerizing Co Ltd NHPCF
76 GF Score
Price $9.60
GF Value $8.50
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What is Nihon Parkerizing Co Profitability Rank?

Nihon Parkerizing Co NHPCF 76 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates NHPCF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.50. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Nihon Parkerizing Co has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Nihon Parkerizing Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.19%. As of today, Nihon Parkerizing Co's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Nihon Parkerizing Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


NHPCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nihon Parkerizing 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.


Nihon Parkerizing Co Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Nihon Parkerizing 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.

Nihon Parkerizing Co has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Nihon Parkerizing 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 )
=23.84 / 234.046
=10.19 %

* 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

Nihon Parkerizing Co 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:

Nihon Parkerizing Co 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 7 mean?
Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Nihon Parkerizing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Nihon Parkerizing Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 8.00.
Is Nihon Parkerizing Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Nihon Parkerizing Co's current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Nihon Parkerizing Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Parkerizing Co's Profitability Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Nihon Parkerizing Co's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Nihon Parkerizing Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 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 Nihon Parkerizing Co and its competitors. Nihon Parkerizing Co's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near 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 Nihon Parkerizing Co stock overvalued right now?
Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF) has a current Profitability Rank of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.50, compared to a current price of $9.60 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Nihon Parkerizing Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Nihon Parkerizing Co (NHPCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Parkerizing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.60 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.50.

Key valuation signals for NHPCF:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.50 vs. price of $9.60 (12.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Nihon Parkerizing Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4095:Japan
Address 1-15-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0027
Nihon Parkerizing Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical company. It engages in the production and sale of metal surface treatment chemicals, corrosion prevention chemicals, industrial chemicals and paints. The company's business segments include Chemicals, Equipment, Jobbing, and Other which includes its building maintenance business, transportation business, and solar power generation business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemicals Business. The chemicals division manufactures and sells chemicals to form a conversion coating on the surface of metals and other substrates to improve their functionality by improving corrosion resistance, wear resistance, lubricity and other performances, thereby adding value to the substrate materials.
76GF Score

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