IwataniFRA:IWA 71 Gross Margin % is 26.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 26.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:IWA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Iwatani ranks worse than 50.1% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Iwatani's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €383 Mil. Iwatani's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,458 Mil. Therefore, Iwatani's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.31%.
Warning Sign:
Iwatani Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iwatani's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IWA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.49 Med: 26.25 Max: 31.35
Current: 25.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Iwatani was 31.35%. The lowest was 23.49%. And the median was 26.25%.
FRA:IWA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.1% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs FRA:IWA: 25.96
Iwatani had a gross margin of 26.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Iwatani was -2.70% per year.
Iwatani (FRA:IWA) 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
Iwatani had a gross margin of 26.31% 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.
Iwatani Gross Margin % Related Terms
Iwatani Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iwatani'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Iwatani'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.
Iwatani Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Iwatani's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iwatani'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.
Iwatani (FRA:IWA) has a Gross Margin % of 26.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Iwatani and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.25. Over the past decade, Iwatani's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.49 to 31.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Iwatani ranks #256 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Iwatani's Gross Margin % too high?
Iwatani's current Gross Margin % of 26.31% is near median its 10-year median of 26.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.49 to a high of 31.35. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Iwatani's value of 26.31% is 1.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iwatani ranks #256 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Iwatani has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iwatani's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Iwatani ranks #256 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Iwatani in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Iwatani's value of 26.31% is 1.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Iwatani's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.49 to 31.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.25 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Iwatani 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 511 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. Iwatani's current Gross Margin % of 26.31% is 1.3% 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 Iwatani and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iwatani's current Gross Margin % is 26.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iwatani stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iwatani (FRA:IWA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.99, compared to a current price of €10.20 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.25 and 1.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Iwatani's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Iwatani (FRA:IWA), the current Gross Margin % is 26.31% 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 Iwatani (FRA:IWA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iwatani stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.20 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.99.
GuruFocus considers Iwatani to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IWA:
Gross Margin %: 26.31% (near median its 10-year median of 26.25)
GF Value™: €9.99 vs. price of €10.20 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% above the Conglomerates median (#256 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IWA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iwatani Corp is engaged in the comprehensive energy, industrial gases and machinery, and materials businesses. The Comprehensive Energy Business provides LPG for home, commercial, and industrial use, liquefied natural gas, petroleum products, and home-related equipment such as ENE-FARM and GHP. The Industrial Gases and Machinery Business supplies hydrogen, helium, and other specialty gases, along with gas supply equipment, welding materials, and machinery. The Materials Business handles PET resin, biomass fuel, secondary battery materials, rare earths, semiconductor materials, stainless steel, aluminum, and display films.
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