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AmanoAMANF 80 Gross Margin % is 46.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 44.93. GuruFocus rates AMANF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.14. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, Amano ranks better than 83.48% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Amano's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $144 Mil. Amano's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $311 Mil. Therefore, Amano's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Amano's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AMANF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.24 Med: 44.93 Max: 45.5
Current: 45.5
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Amano was 45.50%. The lowest was 43.24%. And the median was 44.93%.
AMANF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.48% of 2457
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.54
vs AMANF: 45.50
Amano had a gross margin of 46.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Amano was 0.50% per year.
Amano (OTCPK:AMANF) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
Amano had a gross margin of 46.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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.
Amano Gross Margin % Related Terms
Amano Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amano'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.
AMANF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Amano'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.
Amano Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Amano's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amano'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.
Amano (AMANF) has a Gross Margin % of 46.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Amano and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.93. Over the past decade, Amano's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.24 to 45.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Amano ranks #406 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Amano's Gross Margin % too high?
Amano's current Gross Margin % of 46.08% is near median its 10-year median of 44.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.24 to a high of 45.50. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Amano's value of 46.08% is 87.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amano ranks #406 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Amano has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amano's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Amano ranks #406 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Amano in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Amano's value of 46.08% is 87.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Amano's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.24 to 45.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.93 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Amano 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.54, based on 2,457 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. Amano's current Gross Margin % of 46.08% is 87.8% 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 Amano and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amano's current Gross Margin % is 46.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amano stock overvalued right now?
Amano (AMANF) has a current Gross Margin % of 46.08%. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.14, compared to a current price of $18.07 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.93 and 87.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.54. Amano's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Amano (AMANF), the current Gross Margin % is 46.08% 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 Amano (AMANF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amano stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.07 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.14.
Key valuation signals for AMANF:
Gross Margin %: 46.08% (near median its 10-year median of 44.93)
GF Value™: $21.14 vs. price of $18.07 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.8% above the Hardware median (#406 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMANF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amano Corp offers information systems, time management products, parking management services, environmental solutions, and cleaning products. The company helps clients coordinate human resources, payroll, and time recorders with software and standardized machines. It offers solutions to accurately record the data on billing and documents, and can process a wide variety of information customized for each client. Parking lots and bicycle-parking systems ensure safety while increasing the level of convenience for parking lot users. Products geared toward environmental and cleaning applications include dust and fume collectors, hazardous-gas removal systems, and floor scrubbers and cleaners. The majority of sales derive from customers located in Japan.
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