Asahi KaseiAHKSY +1.96%75 Gross Margin % is 32.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 31.46. GuruFocus rates AHKSY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Asahi Kasei ranks better than 64.38% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Asahi Kasei's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,656 Mil. Asahi Kasei's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,125 Mil. Therefore, Asahi Kasei's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asahi Kasei's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AHKSY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.38 Med: 31.46 Max: 32.81
Current: 32.81
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Asahi Kasei was 32.81%. The lowest was 28.38%. And the median was 31.46%.
AHKSY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.38% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs AHKSY: 32.81
Asahi Kasei had a gross margin of 32.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asahi Kasei was 0.40% per year.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Asahi Kasei had a gross margin of 32.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Asahi Kasei Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asahi Kasei Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asahi Kasei's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Asahi Kasei's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
Asahi Kasei Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Asahi Kasei's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Kasei's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Asahi Kasei (AHKSY) has a Gross Margin % of 32.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asahi Kasei and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.46. Over the past decade, Asahi Kasei's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.38 to 32.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #182 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Asahi Kasei's Gross Margin % too high?
Asahi Kasei's current Gross Margin % of 32.31% is near median its 10-year median of 31.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.38 to a high of 32.81. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Asahi Kasei's value of 32.31% is 24.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #182 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asahi Kasei has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Kasei's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #182 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Asahi Kasei in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Asahi Kasei's value of 32.31% is 24.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Asahi Kasei's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.38 to 32.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.46 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Asahi Kasei has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 511 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asahi Kasei's current Gross Margin % of 32.31% is 24.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asahi Kasei and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Kasei's current Gross Margin % is 32.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei (AHKSY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.76, compared to a current price of $22.36 — trading 51.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.46 and 24.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Asahi Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asahi Kasei (AHKSY), the current Gross Margin % is 32.31% 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 Asahi Kasei (AHKSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.36 is trading 51.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.76.
GuruFocus considers Asahi Kasei to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AHKSY:
Gross Margin %: 32.31% (near median its 10-year median of 31.46)
GF Value™: $14.76 vs. price of $22.36 (51.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% above the Conglomerates median (#182 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AHKSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahi Kasei Corp is a Japanese industrial conglomerate mainly engaged in materials, housing, and healthcare businesses. The Health Care segment covers pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and critical care. The Housing segment includes housing and building materials businesses. The Material segment consists of environmental solutions, mobility & industry, AL business, and life innovation, such as digital solutions and comfort life. The Others segment includes plant and environmental engineering, research and information services, as well as staffing and placement businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material segment.
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