Toyota BoshokuFRA:TY7 +0.88%79 Gross Margin % is 9.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 10.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:TY7 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Toyota Boshoku ranks worse than 85.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Toyota Boshoku's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TY7'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.63 Med: 10.55 Max: 11.33
Current: 10.18
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Toyota Boshoku was 11.33%. The lowest was 9.63%. And the median was 10.55%.
FRA:TY7's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.99% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs FRA:TY7: 10.18
Toyota Boshoku had a gross margin of 9.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Toyota Boshoku was 0.00% per year.
Toyota Boshoku (FRA:TY7) 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
Toyota Boshoku had a gross margin of 9.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Toyota Boshoku Gross Margin % Related Terms
Toyota Boshoku Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Toyota Boshoku'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 Auto Parts subindustry, Toyota Boshoku'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.
Toyota Boshoku Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Toyota Boshoku's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Toyota Boshoku'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.
Toyota Boshoku (FRA:TY7) has a Gross Margin % of 9.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Toyota Boshoku and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 10.55. Over the past decade, Toyota Boshoku's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.63 to 11.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Toyota Boshoku ranks #1129 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Toyota Boshoku's Gross Margin % too high?
Toyota Boshoku's current Gross Margin % of 9.48% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.63 to a high of 11.33. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Toyota Boshoku's value of 9.48% is 52.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Toyota Boshoku ranks #1129 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Toyota Boshoku has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toyota Boshoku's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Toyota Boshoku ranks #1129 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Toyota Boshoku in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Toyota Boshoku's value of 9.48% is 52.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Toyota Boshoku's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.63 to 11.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.55 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Toyota Boshoku 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,313 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. Toyota Boshoku's current Gross Margin % of 9.48% is 52.2% 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 Toyota Boshoku and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Toyota Boshoku's current Gross Margin % is 9.48%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 10.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toyota Boshoku stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toyota Boshoku (FRA:TY7) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.46, compared to a current price of €11.40 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.48%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.55 and 52.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Toyota Boshoku's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Toyota Boshoku (FRA:TY7), the current Gross Margin % is 9.48% 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 Toyota Boshoku (FRA:TY7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toyota Boshoku stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.40 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.46.
GuruFocus considers Toyota Boshoku to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TY7:
Gross Margin %: 9.48% (10% below median its 10-year median of 10.55)
GF Value™: €13.46 vs. price of €11.40 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1129 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TY7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Toyota Boshoku Corp is a manufacturer of automobile parts. The company produces seats, seat frames, door trims, floor carpets, silencers, air induction systems, air and oil filters, seat belts, seat fabrics, fender liners, and airbags for automobiles. Toyota Boshoku also produces aircraft seats and railway seats. The company generates the majority of its revenue in Japan.
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