Sankei Chemical CoFSE:4995 52 Gross Margin % is 14.47% as of Nov. 2025, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 23.78. GuruFocus rates FSE:4995 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,305.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, Sankei Chemical Co ranks worse than 50.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sankei Chemical Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:4995'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.68 Med: 23.78 Max: 25.88
Current: 24.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sankei Chemical Co was 25.88%. The lowest was 21.68%. And the median was 23.78%.
FSE:4995's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.61% of 247
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.81
vs FSE:4995: 24.74
Sankei Chemical Co had a gross margin of 14.47% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sankei Chemical Co was -0.60% per year.
Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995) 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
Sankei Chemical Co had a gross margin of 14.47% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => 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.
Sankei Chemical Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sankei Chemical Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sankei 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.
FSE:4995 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Sankei 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.
Sankei Chemical Co Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Sankei Chemical Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sankei 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.
Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995) has a Gross Margin % of 14.47% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sankei Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 23.78. Over the past decade, Sankei Chemical Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.68 to 25.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Sankei Chemical Co ranks #125 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Sankei Chemical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sankei Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.47% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 23.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.68 to a high of 25.88. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Sankei Chemical Co's value of 14.47% is 41.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sankei Chemical Co ranks #125 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sankei Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sankei Chemical Co's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Sankei Chemical Co ranks #125 out of 247 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sankei Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Sankei Chemical Co's value of 14.47% is 41.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sankei Chemical Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.68 to 25.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.78 vs. the industry median of 24.81, Sankei Chemical 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 Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.81, based on 247 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. Sankei Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.47% is 41.7% 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 Sankei Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sankei Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.47%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 23.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sankei Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,305.65, compared to a current price of 円1,750.00 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.47%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 23.78 and 41.7% below the Agriculture industry median of 24.81. Sankei Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995), the current Gross Margin % is 14.47% as of Nov. 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 Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankei Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,750.00 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,305.65.
GuruFocus considers Sankei Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:4995:
Gross Margin %: 14.47% (39% below median its 10-year median of 23.78)
GF Value™: 円1,305.65 vs. price of 円1,750.00 (34% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.7% below the Agriculture median (#125 of 247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4995 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sankei Chemical Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sales of agrochemicals and pesticides. It offers pest and weed control agents; pesticides for rice, fruit orchards, and horticultural fields; wood insecticides and fungicides; and other agricultural materials. The firm's products include insecticides, fungicides, insecticidal fungicides, pheromone drug herbicides, herbicides, spreading agents, soil fumigants, agricultural materials, pest control agents, and others.
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