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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
Shibaura Mechatronics had a gross margin of 38.77% 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.
Shibaura Mechatronics Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shibaura Mechatronics Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shibaura Mechatronics'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Shibaura Mechatronics'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.
Shibaura Mechatronics Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shibaura Mechatronics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shibaura Mechatronics'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.
Shibaura Mechatronics (FRA:GW4) has a Gross Margin % of 38.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shibaura Mechatronics and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 32.81. Over the past decade, Shibaura Mechatronics' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.56 to 40.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks #589 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Shibaura Mechatronics' Gross Margin % too high?
Shibaura Mechatronics' current Gross Margin % of 38.77% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 32.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.56 to a high of 40.16. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Shibaura Mechatronics' value of 38.77% is 58.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks #589 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shibaura Mechatronics has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shibaura Mechatronics' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks #589 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shibaura Mechatronics in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Shibaura Mechatronics' value of 38.77% is 58.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Shibaura Mechatronics' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.56 to 40.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.81 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Shibaura Mechatronics 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,454 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. Shibaura Mechatronics's current Gross Margin % of 38.77% is 58.2% 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 Shibaura Mechatronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shibaura Mechatronics's current Gross Margin % is 38.77%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 32.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shibaura Mechatronics stock overvalued right now?
Shibaura Mechatronics (FRA:GW4) has a current Gross Margin % of 38.77%. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.47, compared to a current price of €26.40 — trading 130.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.77%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 32.81 and 58.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Shibaura Mechatronics' overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Shibaura Mechatronics (FRA:GW4), the current Gross Margin % is 38.77% 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 Shibaura Mechatronics (FRA:GW4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Mechatronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.40 is trading 130.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.47.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GW4:
Gross Margin %: 38.77% (18% above median its 10-year median of 32.81)
GF Value™: €11.47 vs. price of €26.40 (130.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% above the Hardware median (#589 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GW4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shibaura Mechatronics Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, FPD manufacturing equipment, vacuum equipment, laser equipment, and ticket vending machines, as well as providing maintenance services and maintaining and upkeeping factory buildings and other facilities. The group's reportable segments are Fine Mechatronics, Mechatronics Systems, Distribution Equipment Systems, and Real Estate Leasing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Fine Mechatronics segment, which manufactures semiconductor manufacturing equipment, FPD manufacturing equipment, inkjet tablet printing equipment, laser application equipment, microwave application equipment, vacuum pumps, etc.
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