Sekisui Chemical CoFRA:SUI +0.73%76 Gross Margin % is 32.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 32.17. GuruFocus rates FRA:SUI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Sekisui Chemical Co ranks better than 63.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sekisui Chemical Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SUI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.36 Med: 32.17 Max: 33.17
Current: 32.4
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sekisui Chemical Co was 33.17%. The lowest was 30.36%. And the median was 32.17%.
FRA:SUI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.8% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs FRA:SUI: 32.40
Sekisui Chemical Co had a gross margin of 32.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sekisui Chemical Co was 1.00% per year.
Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) 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
Sekisui Chemical Co had a gross margin of 32.35% 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.
Sekisui Chemical Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sekisui Chemical Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sekisui Chemical 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Sekisui Chemical 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.
Sekisui Chemical Co Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sekisui Chemical Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sekisui Chemical 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.
Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) has a Gross Margin % of 32.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sekisui Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.17. Over the past decade, Sekisui Chemical Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.36 to 33.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekisui Chemical Co ranks #185 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Sekisui Chemical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sekisui Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.35% is near median its 10-year median of 32.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.36 to a high of 33.17. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Sekisui Chemical Co's value of 32.35% is 24.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekisui Chemical Co ranks #185 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sekisui Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekisui Chemical Co's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sekisui Chemical Co ranks #185 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sekisui Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Sekisui Chemical Co's value of 32.35% is 24.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sekisui Chemical Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.36 to 33.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.17 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Sekisui Chemical 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 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. Sekisui Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.35% is 24.6% 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 Sekisui Chemical Co 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. Sekisui Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekisui Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.40, compared to a current price of €13.80 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.17 and 24.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Sekisui Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI), the current Gross Margin % is 32.35% 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 Sekisui Chemical Co (FRA:SUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekisui Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.80 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.40.
GuruFocus considers Sekisui Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SUI:
Gross Margin %: 32.35% (near median its 10-year median of 32.17)
GF Value™: €13.40 vs. price of €13.80 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.6% above the Conglomerates median (#185 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd is a Japanese diversified holding company engaged in the housing, infrastructure, high-performance plastics, and medical businesses. The company operates through four segments: Housing, which handles the manufacture, sale, and renovation of unit housing and real estate services; Environment & Lifeline, which produces and sells plastic pipes, building materials, and infrastructure products; High Performance Plastics, which manufactures glass interlayer films, polyolefin foams, adhesive tapes, and functional materials; and Medical, which produces and sells diagnostic reagents, medical raw materials, and pharmaceutical intermediates. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Housing segment.
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