Furukawa CoFKWAF 59 Gross Margin % is 14.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 15.04. GuruFocus rates FKWAF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, Furukawa Co ranks worse than 67.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Furukawa Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FKWAF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.11 Med: 15.04 Max: 15.9
Current: 15.26
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Furukawa Co was 15.90%. The lowest was 13.11%. And the median was 15.04%.
FKWAF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.08% of 729
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs FKWAF: 15.26
Furukawa Co had a gross margin of 14.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Furukawa Co was 2.70% per year.
Furukawa Co (OTCPK:FKWAF) 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
Furukawa Co had a gross margin of 14.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Furukawa Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Furukawa Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Furukawa 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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Furukawa 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.
Furukawa Co Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Furukawa Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Furukawa 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.
Furukawa Co (FKWAF) has a Gross Margin % of 14.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Furukawa Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.04. Over the past decade, Furukawa Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.11 to 15.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Furukawa Co ranks #489 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Furukawa Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Furukawa Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.84% is near median its 10-year median of 15.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.11 to a high of 15.90. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Furukawa Co's value of 14.84% is 43.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Furukawa Co ranks #489 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Furukawa Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Furukawa Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Furukawa Co ranks #489 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Furukawa Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Furukawa Co's value of 14.84% is 43.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Furukawa Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.11 to 15.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.04 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Furukawa Co has consistently been below 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 729 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. Furukawa Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.84% is 43.4% below 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 Furukawa Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Furukawa Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Furukawa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Co (FKWAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.06, compared to a current price of $22.64 — trading 50.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.04 and 43.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Furukawa Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Furukawa Co (FKWAF), the current Gross Margin % is 14.84% 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 Furukawa Co (FKWAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.64 is trading 50.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.06.
GuruFocus considers Furukawa Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FKWAF:
Gross Margin %: 14.84% (near median its 10-year median of 15.04)
GF Value™: $15.06 vs. price of $22.64 (50.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#489 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FKWAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Furukawa Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily produces and sells machinery products, smelts on consignment and sells copper products, and produces electronic materials and chemical products. The company generates the majority of its sales from four major segments: industrial machinery, rock drill machinery, UNIC machinery, and metals. The industrial machinery segment supplies environmental machinery, pumps, and industrial machinery. The rock drill machinery segment produces and sells rock drill machines. The UNIC machinery segment produces and distributes cranes and carriers. The metals segment smelts copper products and supplies other metal products including ore, gold, and silver. The company generates the majority of its sales from the Japanese domestic market.
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