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Daiichi Koutsungyo CoFSE:9035 -0.14%57 Gross Margin % is 14.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 14.97. GuruFocus rates FSE:9035 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円863.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Transportation companies, Daiichi Koutsungyo Co ranks worse than 65.1% on this metric.
FSE:9035's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.1% of 980
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs FSE:9035: 14.52
Daiichi Koutsungyo Co had a gross margin of 14.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Daiichi Koutsungyo Co was 5.20% per year.
Daiichi Koutsungyo Co (FSE:9035) 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
Daiichi Koutsungyo Co had a gross margin of 14.51% 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.
Daiichi Koutsungyo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Daiichi Koutsungyo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daiichi Koutsungyo 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:9035 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Daiichi Koutsungyo 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.
Daiichi Koutsungyo Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Daiichi Koutsungyo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daiichi Koutsungyo 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.
Daiichi Koutsungyo Co (FSE:9035) has a Gross Margin % of 14.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daiichi Koutsungyo Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.97. Over the past decade, Daiichi Koutsungyo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.27 to 17.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiichi Koutsungyo Co ranks #638 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Daiichi Koutsungyo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Daiichi Koutsungyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.51% is near median its 10-year median of 14.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.27 to a high of 17.89. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Daiichi Koutsungyo Co's value of 14.51% is 28.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiichi Koutsungyo Co ranks #638 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daiichi Koutsungyo Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiichi Koutsungyo Co's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Daiichi Koutsungyo Co ranks #638 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Daiichi Koutsungyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Daiichi Koutsungyo Co's value of 14.51% is 28.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Daiichi Koutsungyo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.27 to 17.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.97 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Daiichi Koutsungyo 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 a Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.40, based on 980 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. Daiichi Koutsungyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.51% is 28.9% 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 Daiichi Koutsungyo Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiichi Koutsungyo Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiichi Koutsungyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichi Koutsungyo Co (FSE:9035) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円863.48, compared to a current price of 円737.00 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.97 and 28.9% below the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Daiichi Koutsungyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Daiichi Koutsungyo Co (FSE:9035), the current Gross Margin % is 14.51% 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 Daiichi Koutsungyo Co (FSE:9035) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichi Koutsungyo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円737.00 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円863.48.
GuruFocus considers Daiichi Koutsungyo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:9035:
Gross Margin %: 14.51% (near median its 10-year median of 14.97)
GF Value™: 円863.48 vs. price of 円737.00 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% below the Transportation median (#638 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9035 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daiichi Koutsu Sangyo Co Ltd is engaged in the business of general passenger car transportation. The main business of the company is in six divisions: Taxi business, buses, real estate sales, real estate rental, real estate rehabilitation, and finance. The company derives its maximum revenue from the taxi business, which involves transporting passengers at the request of customers and receiving fares and charges in return.
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