Daiwa IndustriesDAWIF -17.34%81 Gross Margin % is 54.42% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 57.24. GuruFocus rates DAWIF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.76. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Daiwa Industries ranks better than 93.09% on this metric.
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
Daiwa Industries had a gross margin of 54.42% 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.
Daiwa Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Daiwa Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daiwa Industries'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, Daiwa Industries'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.
Daiwa Industries Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Daiwa Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daiwa Industries'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.
Daiwa Industries (DAWIF) has a Gross Margin % of 54.42% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daiwa Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.24. Over the past decade, Daiwa Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.62 to 60.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiwa Industries ranks #207 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Daiwa Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Daiwa Industries' current Gross Margin % of 54.42% is near median its 10-year median of 57.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.62 to a high of 60.03. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Daiwa Industries' value of 54.42% is 103% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiwa Industries ranks #207 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daiwa Industries has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiwa Industries' Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Daiwa Industries ranks #207 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Daiwa Industries in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Daiwa Industries' value of 54.42% is 103% above this benchmark. Historically, Daiwa Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.62 to 60.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.24 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Daiwa Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,997 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. Daiwa Industries's current Gross Margin % of 54.42% is 103% 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 Daiwa Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiwa Industries's current Gross Margin % is 54.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiwa Industries stock overvalued right now?
Daiwa Industries (DAWIF) has a current Gross Margin % of 54.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.76, compared to a current price of $9.44 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.24 and 103% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Daiwa Industries' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Daiwa Industries (DAWIF), the current Gross Margin % is 54.42% 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 Daiwa Industries (DAWIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.44 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.76.
Key valuation signals for DAWIF:
Gross Margin %: 54.42% (near median its 10-year median of 57.24)
GF Value™: $8.76 vs. price of $9.44 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103% above the Industrial Products median (#207 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAWIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daiwa Industries Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in the manufacturing and sales of commercial freezers and refrigerators, display cases, ice makers, and refrigeration equipment for store kitchens. The company's business activities also include the installation of refrigeration and heating equipment, and the manufacturing and sales of various parts, as well as the manufacturing, sales, and leasing of kitchen equipment, devices, and parts, planning, design, and construction of stores and kitchens.
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