Seiren CoFRA:1AB -1.13%90 Gross Margin % is 25.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 27.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:1AB with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Seiren Co ranks worse than 51.46% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Seiren Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €68.0 Mil. Seiren Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €263.4 Mil. Therefore, Seiren Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seiren Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1AB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.61 Med: 27.49 Max: 29.26
Current: 27.44
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Seiren Co was 29.26%. The lowest was 25.61%. And the median was 27.49%.
FRA:1AB's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.46% of 1026
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs FRA:1AB: 27.44
Seiren Co had a gross margin of 25.82% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Seiren Co was -1.00% per year.
Seiren Co (FRA:1AB) 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
Seiren Co had a gross margin of 25.82% 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.
Seiren Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Seiren Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seiren 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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Seiren 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.
Seiren Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Seiren Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seiren 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.
Seiren Co (FRA:1AB) has a Gross Margin % of 25.82% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seiren Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.49. Over the past decade, Seiren Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.61 to 29.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Seiren Co ranks #528 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Seiren Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Seiren Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.82% is near median its 10-year median of 27.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.61 to a high of 29.26. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Seiren Co's value of 25.82% is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seiren Co ranks #528 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seiren Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seiren Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Seiren Co ranks #528 out of 1026 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Seiren Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Seiren Co's value of 25.82% is 9.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Seiren Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.61 to 29.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.49 vs. the industry median of 28.51, Seiren 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.51, based on 1,026 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. Seiren Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.82% is 9.4% 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 Seiren Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seiren Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seiren Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiren Co (FRA:1AB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.19, compared to a current price of €17.50 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.49 and 9.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. Seiren Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Seiren Co (FRA:1AB), the current Gross Margin % is 25.82% 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 Seiren Co (FRA:1AB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiren Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.50 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.19.
GuruFocus considers Seiren Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1AB:
Gross Margin %: 25.82% (near median its 10-year median of 27.49)
GF Value™: €17.19 vs. price of €17.50 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#528 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1AB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seiren Co Ltd is a Japan-based fiber manufacturing company. It is a dyeing processor of filament fibers. The company also produces silk, synthetic fibers and textile products used in household interior and apparel. It manufactures industrial materials including automobile interiors such as seats and air bags. The company's segment includes Automotive Interior, High Fashion, Electronics, Environment and Life Materials, Medical and Other. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive Interior segment.
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