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Sanyo Trading CoFRA:VK6 +1.61%93 Gross Margin % is 18.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 17.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:VK6 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.93. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, Sanyo Trading Co ranks worse than 71.61% on this metric.
Sanyo Trading Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyo Trading Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VK6'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.41 Med: 17.15 Max: 18.67
Current: 17.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sanyo Trading Co was 18.67%. The lowest was 15.41%. And the median was 17.15%.
FRA:VK6's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.61% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs FRA:VK6: 17.28
Sanyo Trading Co had a gross margin of 18.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sanyo Trading Co was -1.10% per year.
Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6) 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
Sanyo Trading Co had a gross margin of 18.29% 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.
Sanyo Trading Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanyo Trading Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanyo Trading 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:VK6 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Sanyo Trading 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.
Sanyo Trading Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Trading Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Trading 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.
Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6) has a Gross Margin % of 18.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.15. Over the past decade, Sanyo Trading Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.41 to 18.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #111 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Sanyo Trading Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sanyo Trading Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.29% is near median its 10-year median of 17.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.41 to a high of 18.67. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 18.29% is 24.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #111 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Trading Co's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #111 out of 155 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanyo Trading Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 18.29% is 24.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Trading Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.41 to 18.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.15 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Sanyo Trading Co 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 155 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. Sanyo Trading Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.29% is 24.9% 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 Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Trading Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.29%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.93, compared to a current price of €4.36 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.15 and 24.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Sanyo Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6), the current Gross Margin % is 18.29% 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 Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.36 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.93.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VK6:
Gross Margin %: 18.29% (near median its 10-year median of 17.15)
GF Value™: €3.93 vs. price of €4.36 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#111 of 155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VK6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Trading Co Ltd is a Japanese trading company. The company deals in rubber goods, chemicals, scientific instruments, industrial products, and environmental goods.
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