Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:8742 Kobayashi Yoko Co Ltd TSE:8742
59 GF Score
Price 円555.00
GF Value 円329.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kobayashi Yoko Co Profitability Rank?

Kobayashi Yoko Co TSE:8742 59 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:8742 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円329.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Kobayashi Yoko Co has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Kobayashi Yoko Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.46%. As of today, Kobayashi Yoko Co's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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TSE:8742 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Kobayashi Yoko 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.


Kobayashi Yoko Co Profitability Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Kobayashi Yoko Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kobayashi Yoko 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.

Kobayashi Yoko Co has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Kobayashi Yoko 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 )
=43.428 / 1253.584
=3.46 %

* 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

Kobayashi Yoko 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.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kobayashi Yoko Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Kobayashi Yoko Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 3.00.
Is Kobayashi Yoko Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Kobayashi Yoko Co's current Profitability Rank of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Kobayashi Yoko Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobayashi Yoko Co's Profitability Rank compare to MS and GS?
Kobayashi Yoko Co's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Kobayashi Yoko Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 3.00 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Capital Markets 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co and its competitors. Kobayashi Yoko Co's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobayashi Yoko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円329.42, compared to a current price of 円555.00 — trading 68.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Kobayashi Yoko Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742), the current Profitability Rank is 2 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 Kobayashi Yoko Co (TSE:8742) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Yoko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円555.00 is trading 68.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円329.42. GuruFocus considers Kobayashi Yoko Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8742:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (near median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: 円329.42 vs. price of 円555.00 (68.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kobayashi Yoko Co Business Description

Address No.25-17, Nihonbashi Kokusai Town, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0014
Kobayashi Yoko Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the provision of investment and financial services. The company is organized in following business segments - Investment/Financial Services, Living/Environment business, Sports Facilities, Real Estate business, and Internet Advertising and Other businesses.
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