Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:9012 Chichibu Railway Co Ltd TSE:9012
62 GF Score
Price 円2,103.00
GF Value 円2,350.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chichibu Railway Co Profitability Rank?

Chichibu Railway Co TSE:9012 -0.80% 62 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:9012 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,350.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Chichibu Railway Co has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Chichibu Railway Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.68%. As of today, Chichibu Railway Co's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Chichibu Railway Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


TSE:9012 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Chichibu Railway 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.


Chichibu Railway Co Profitability Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chichibu Railway Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9012
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Chichibu Railway 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.

Chichibu Railway Co has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Chichibu Railway 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 )
=183.936 / 1450.93
=12.68 %

* 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 8, 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

Chichibu Railway Co has an F-score of 8. 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.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Chichibu Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Chichibu Railway Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Chichibu Railway Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Chichibu Railway Co's current Profitability Rank of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Chichibu Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chichibu Railway Co's Profitability Rank compare to UNP and CSX?
Chichibu Railway Co's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Chichibu Railway Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 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 Transportation company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Transportation 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 Chichibu Railway Co and its competitors. Chichibu Railway Co's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chichibu Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,350.66, compared to a current price of 円2,103.00 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Chichibu Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chichibu Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,103.00 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,350.66. GuruFocus considers Chichibu Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9012:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: 円2,350.66 vs. price of 円2,103.00 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chichibu Railway Co Business Description

Address 1, Atsukicho, Kumagaya-shi, Kumagaya, JPN, 360-00331
Chichibu Railway Co Ltd operates real estate business, tourism business, bus business, and other businesses, mainly in the railway business.
62GF Score

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円2,103.00
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