Micronics Japan CoFRA:MJ3 -4.71%86 Gross Margin % is 49.18% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 39.92. GuruFocus rates FRA:MJ3 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Semiconductors companies, Micronics Japan Co ranks better than 79.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Micronics Japan Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MJ3'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.54 Med: 39.92 Max: 48.78
Current: 46.87
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Micronics Japan Co was 48.78%. The lowest was 32.54%. And the median was 39.92%.
FRA:MJ3's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.19% of 1009
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs FRA:MJ3: 46.87
Micronics Japan Co had a gross margin of 49.18% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Micronics Japan Co was 7.00% per year.
Micronics Japan Co (FRA:MJ3) 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
Micronics Japan Co had a gross margin of 49.18% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Micronics Japan Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Micronics Japan Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Micronics Japan 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.
FRA:MJ3 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Micronics Japan 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.
Micronics Japan Co Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Micronics Japan Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Micronics Japan 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.
Micronics Japan Co (FRA:MJ3) has a Gross Margin % of 49.18% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Micronics Japan Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 39.92. Over the past decade, Micronics Japan Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.54 to 48.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Micronics Japan Co ranks #210 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Micronics Japan Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Micronics Japan Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.18% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 39.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.54 to a high of 48.78. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Micronics Japan Co's value of 49.18% is 66.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Micronics Japan Co ranks #210 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Micronics Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Micronics Japan Co's Gross Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Micronics Japan Co ranks #210 out of 1009 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Micronics Japan Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Micronics Japan Co's value of 49.18% is 66.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Micronics Japan Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.54 to 48.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.92 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Micronics Japan Co 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,009 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. Micronics Japan Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.18% is 66.1% 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 Micronics Japan Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Micronics Japan Co's current Gross Margin % is 49.18%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 39.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Micronics Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micronics Japan Co (FRA:MJ3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.81, compared to a current price of €91.00 — trading 154.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.18%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 39.92 and 66.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Micronics Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Micronics Japan Co (FRA:MJ3), the current Gross Margin % is 49.18% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Micronics Japan Co (FRA:MJ3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micronics Japan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €91.00 is trading 154.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.81.
GuruFocus considers Micronics Japan Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MJ3:
Gross Margin %: 49.18% (23% above median its 10-year median of 39.92)
GF Value™: €35.81 vs. price of €91.00 (154.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.1% above the Semiconductors median (#210 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MJ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Micronics Japan Co Ltd is a Japanese company which is engaged in manufacturing of semiconductor and related products. It mainly produces probe cards for testing the electrical properties of wafers, testing equipment and test sockets for property testing after packaging, and a wafer prober, which is used for evaluation and analysis of devices. The company also offers products such as array probers, which are used for testing the electrical properties of flat panel displays (FDP), automated optical inspection equipment used for the display inspection of panels, and probe units that send electrical signals to test panels. Its product portfolio includes probe cards, package probe, semiconductor test equipment, automated optical inspection equipment, probe units, and FDP prober products.
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