TKINF (Takasago International) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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TKINF Takasago International Corp TKINF
72 GF Score
Price $8.00
GF Value $7.47
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Takasago International Profitability Rank?

Takasago International TKINF 72 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates TKINF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.47. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Takasago International has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Takasago International's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.33%. As of today, Takasago International's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Takasago International Profitability Rank Related Terms


TKINF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Takasago International'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.


Takasago International Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Takasago International's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Takasago International 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.

Takasago International has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Takasago International'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 )
=4.72 / 355.653
=1.33 %

* 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

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Takasago International has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Takasago International Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.1%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Takasago International (TKINF) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Takasago International and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Takasago International's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Takasago International's Profitability Rank too high?
Takasago International's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Takasago International has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takasago International's Profitability Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
Takasago International's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Takasago International's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 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 Takasago International and its competitors. Takasago International's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 29% below 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 Takasago International stock overvalued right now?
Takasago International (TKINF) has a current Profitability Rank of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.47, compared to a current price of $8.00 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Takasago International's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Takasago International (TKINF), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 Takasago International (TKINF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takasago International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.00 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.47.

Key valuation signals for TKINF:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.47 vs. price of $8.00 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Takasago International Business Description

Other Exchanges 4914:Japan
Address Nissay Aroma Square 17F, 5-37-1, Kamata, Ohta-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 144-8721
Takasago International Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, aroma chemicals and fine chemicals. The Flavor products include flavors used in frozen desserts, such as beverages and ice creams, gums, confectioneries, processed foods and other processed food materials products. The Fragrance products include fragrances used in detergents, cosmetics and perfuming agents. The Aroma chemicals include menthol, synthetic perfumes such as musk, among others. The Fine chemicals include pharmaceutical intermediates, catalysts, photographic industry drugs and organic electronic materials. The majority of its revenue is generated from Flavors. The company operates its business mainly in Japan and rest from Asia, America, and Europe.
72GF Score

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