Dai Nippon Toryo CoDAIYF 59 Gross Margin % is 28.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 30.15. GuruFocus rates DAIYF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, Dai Nippon Toryo Co ranks better than 60.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dai Nippon Toryo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DAIYF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.6 Med: 30.15 Max: 31.12
Current: 27.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Dai Nippon Toryo Co was 31.12%. The lowest was 27.60%. And the median was 30.15%.
DAIYF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.17% of 1564
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.375
vs DAIYF: 27.60
Dai Nippon Toryo Co had a gross margin of 28.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dai Nippon Toryo Co was -0.70% per year.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co (OTCPK:DAIYF) 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
Dai Nippon Toryo Co had a gross margin of 28.47% 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.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dai Nippon Toryo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dai Nippon Toryo 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Dai Nippon Toryo 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.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dai Nippon Toryo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai Nippon Toryo 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.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co (DAIYF) has a Gross Margin % of 28.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dai Nippon Toryo Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.15. Over the past decade, Dai Nippon Toryo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.60 to 31.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Toryo Co ranks #623 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Dai Nippon Toryo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Dai Nippon Toryo Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.47% is near median its 10-year median of 30.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.60 to a high of 31.12. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Dai Nippon Toryo Co's value of 28.47% is 21.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dai Nippon Toryo Co ranks #623 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dai Nippon Toryo Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai Nippon Toryo Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Toryo Co ranks #623 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Dai Nippon Toryo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Dai Nippon Toryo Co's value of 28.47% is 21.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Dai Nippon Toryo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.60 to 31.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.15 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Dai Nippon Toryo 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.38, based on 1,564 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. Dai Nippon Toryo Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.47% is 21.8% 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 Dai Nippon Toryo Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai Nippon Toryo Co's current Gross Margin % is 28.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai Nippon Toryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Toryo Co (DAIYF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.43, compared to a current price of $8.20 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.15 and 21.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Dai Nippon Toryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Dai Nippon Toryo Co (DAIYF), the current Gross Margin % is 28.47% 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 Dai Nippon Toryo Co (DAIYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Toryo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.20 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.43.
GuruFocus considers Dai Nippon Toryo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIYF:
Gross Margin %: 28.47% (near median its 10-year median of 30.15)
GF Value™: $9.43 vs. price of $8.20 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.8% above the Chemicals median (#623 of 1564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the production and sales of coatings and jet inks. Its product lines include protective, decorative, automobile, and industrial. Products offered by the company include anticorrosive coatings, water-based coatings, and coatings for industrial use. Protective coatings are used in the steel frames of buildings, bridges, industrial plants, and concrete structures. Decorative coatings are used for the interiors, exteriors, and roofs of residential buildings. Automobile coatings are used in automotive components, such as bumpers, door mirrors, and other interior and exterior components. Industrial coatings are designed for applications, such as curtain walls, aluminum sashes, steel furniture, agricultural and construction machinery.
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