SMSZF (SMS Co) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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SMSZF SMS Co Ltd SMSZF
89 GF Score
Price $8.56
GF Value $7.28
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SMS Co Profitability Rank?

SMS Co SMSZF 89 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates SMSZF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.28. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

SMS Co 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.

SMS Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.57%. As of today, SMS Co's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


SMS Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


SMSZF vs VEEV, BTSG, HQY: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, SMS 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.


SMS Co Profitability Rank vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, SMS Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SMS 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.

SMS Co 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.

SMS 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 )
=18.156 / 109.583
=16.57 %

* 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

SMS 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:

SMS Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.8%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
SMS Co (SMSZF) 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 SMS Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, SMS Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00.
Is SMS Co's Profitability Rank too high?
SMS Co's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 11% below 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, SMS Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMS Co's Profitability Rank compare to VEEV and BTSG?
SMS Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. Historically, SMS 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 a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 SMS Co and its competitors. SMS Co's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below 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 SMS Co stock overvalued right now?
SMS Co (SMSZF) has a current Profitability Rank of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.28, compared to a current price of $8.56 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. SMS Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 SMS Co (SMSZF), 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 SMS Co (SMSZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMS Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.56 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.28.

Key valuation signals for SMSZF:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.28 vs. price of $8.56 (17.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 6 warning signs

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


SMS Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SMSSY:USA2175:Japan
Address Sumitomo Fudosan Shiba-koen Tower, 2-11-1 Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0011
SMS Co Ltd is a Japanese company involved in providing various services targeting information infrastructure for the aging society. The company divides its search service by the following segments: nursing care, medical care, career, healthcare/senior life, and global.
89GF Score

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