Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995) Gross Margin %: 26.22% (As of May. 2026) — 10% Above Median

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FSE:4995 Sankei Chemical Co Ltd FSE:4995
58 GF Score
Price 円1,750.00
GF Value 円1,481.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sankei Chemical Co Gross Margin %?

Sankei Chemical Co FSE:4995 58 Gross Margin % is 26.22% as of May. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 23.78. GuruFocus rates FSE:4995 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,481.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Sankei Chemical Co ranks worse than 55.92% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sankei Chemical Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円601 Mil. Sankei Chemical Co's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円2,291 Mil. Therefore, Sankei Chemical Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 26.22%.


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: 22.53


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross 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
55.92% of 245 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.74 vs FSE:4995: 22.53

Sankei Chemical Co had a gross margin of 26.22% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

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 26.22% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.


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.

Sankei Chemical Co Gross Margin % Chart

Sankei Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Gross Margin %
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Sankei Chemical Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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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.


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Sankei Chemical Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Sankei Chemical Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Nov. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Nov. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Nov. 2025 )
=1604.9 / 6444.435
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(6444.435 - 4839.537) / 6444.435
=24.90 %

Sankei Chemical Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: May. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=600.6 / 2290.586
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2290.586 - 1689.943) / 2290.586
=26.22 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 26.22% mean?
Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995) has a Gross Margin % of 26.22% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sankei Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 10% above 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 #137 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Sankei Chemical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sankei Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.22% is 10% above 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 24.74. Sankei Chemical Co's value of 26.22% is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sankei Chemical Co ranks #137 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sankei Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly 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 #137 out of 245 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sankei Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.74. Sankei Chemical Co's value of 26.22% is 6% above 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 24.74, Sankei 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.74, based on 245 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 26.22% is 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 Sankei Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.74 — 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 26.22%, which is 10% above 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,481.51, compared to a current price of 円1,750.00 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.22%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 23.78 and 6% above the Agriculture industry median of 24.74. Sankei Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Sankei Chemical Co (FSE:4995), the current Gross Margin % is 26.22% as of May. 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 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 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,481.51. GuruFocus considers Sankei Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:4995:

  • Gross Margin %: 26.22% (10% above median its 10-year median of 23.78)
  • GF Value™: 円1,481.51 vs. price of 円1,750.00 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6% above the Agriculture median (#137 of 245)

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 Business Description

Address 2-9 Minamiei, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima, JPN, 891-0122
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.
58GF Score

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