Nittetsu Mining CoFRA:7GI +3.91%75 Gross Margin % is 20.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 22.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:7GI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, Nittetsu Mining Co ranks worse than 56.65% on this metric.
Nittetsu Mining Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nittetsu Mining Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7GI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.4 Med: 22.75 Max: 24.66
Current: 20.9
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nittetsu Mining Co was 24.66%. The lowest was 17.40%. And the median was 22.75%.
FRA:7GI's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 56.65% of 729
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.15
vs FRA:7GI: 20.90
Nittetsu Mining Co had a gross margin of 20.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nittetsu Mining Co was -3.80% per year.
Nittetsu Mining Co (FRA:7GI) 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
Nittetsu Mining Co had a gross margin of 20.17% 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.
Nittetsu Mining Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nittetsu Mining Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nittetsu Mining 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 Copper subindustry, Nittetsu Mining 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.
Nittetsu Mining Co Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Nittetsu Mining Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nittetsu Mining 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.
Nittetsu Mining Co (FRA:7GI) has a Gross Margin % of 20.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nittetsu Mining Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 22.75. Over the past decade, Nittetsu Mining Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.40 to 24.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Nittetsu Mining Co ranks #413 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Nittetsu Mining Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nittetsu Mining Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.17% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 22.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.40 to a high of 24.66. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.15. Nittetsu Mining Co's value of 20.17% is 22.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nittetsu Mining Co ranks #413 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nittetsu Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nittetsu Mining Co's Gross Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Nittetsu Mining Co ranks #413 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nittetsu Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.15. Nittetsu Mining Co's value of 20.17% is 22.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nittetsu Mining Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.40 to 24.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.75 vs. the industry median of 26.15, Nittetsu Mining 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 26.15, 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. Nittetsu Mining Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.17% is 22.9% 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 Nittetsu Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nittetsu Mining Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.17%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 22.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nittetsu Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nittetsu Mining Co (FRA:7GI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.71, compared to a current price of €13.30 — trading 72.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.17%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 22.75 and 22.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.15. Nittetsu Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Nittetsu Mining Co (FRA:7GI), the current Gross Margin % is 20.17% 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 Nittetsu Mining Co (FRA:7GI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nittetsu Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.30 is trading 72.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.71.
GuruFocus considers Nittetsu Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7GI:
Gross Margin %: 20.17% (11% below median its 10-year median of 22.75)
GF Value™: €7.71 vs. price of €13.30 (72.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#413 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7GI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nittetsu Mining Co Ltd is a Japanese mining company that deals in both metal and non-metal mineral resources. The company comprises the following main business segments - Non-Metallic Minerals, Metallic Minerals, Machinery and Environmental Engineering, Real Estate, and Renewable Energy. The company also involved in the purchasing and distribution of coal and petroleum products, machinery and environment-related products.
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