Casio Computer CoCSIOF 69 Gross Margin % is 45.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 43.26. GuruFocus rates CSIOF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Casio Computer Co ranks better than 81.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Casio Computer Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CSIOF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.55 Med: 43.26 Max: 44.22
Current: 44.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Casio Computer Co was 44.22%. The lowest was 41.55%. And the median was 43.26%.
CSIOF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.92% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs CSIOF: 44.22
Casio Computer Co had a gross margin of 45.01% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Casio Computer Co was 0.30% per year.
Casio Computer Co (OTCPK:CSIOF) 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
Casio Computer Co had a gross margin of 45.01% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Casio Computer Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Casio Computer Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Casio Computer Co'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Casio Computer Co'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.
Casio Computer Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Casio Computer Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Casio Computer Co'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.
Casio Computer Co (CSIOF) has a Gross Margin % of 45.01% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Casio Computer Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.26. Over the past decade, Casio Computer Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.55 to 44.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Casio Computer Co ranks #443 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Casio Computer Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Casio Computer Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.01% is near median its 10-year median of 43.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.55 to a high of 44.22. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Casio Computer Co's value of 45.01% is 83.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Casio Computer Co ranks #443 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Casio Computer Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Casio Computer Co's Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Casio Computer Co ranks #443 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Casio Computer Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Casio Computer Co's value of 45.01% is 83.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Casio Computer Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.55 to 44.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.26 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Casio Computer Co 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 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Casio Computer Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.01% is 83.5% 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 Casio Computer Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Casio Computer Co's current Gross Margin % is 45.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Casio Computer Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casio Computer Co (CSIOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.66, compared to a current price of $11.74 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.26 and 83.5% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Casio Computer Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Casio Computer Co (CSIOF), the current Gross Margin % is 45.01% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Casio Computer Co (CSIOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casio Computer Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.74 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.66.
GuruFocus considers Casio Computer Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CSIOF:
Gross Margin %: 45.01% (near median its 10-year median of 43.26)
GF Value™: $8.66 vs. price of $11.74 (35.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.5% above the Hardware median (#443 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSIOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Casio Computer is well known as a watch and calculator manufacturer. Casio, founded in 1957, has cultivated the consumer electronics market by inventing distinctive products. Milestones in its history include the Casio Mini (1972), the world's first personal electronic calculator; G-Shock (1983), a shock-resistant wristwatch; and QV-10 (1995), the world's first digital camera with an LCD display. About two thirds of its revenue and most of its profits are from the timepieces segment.
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