Kyushu Railway CoFSE:9142 71 Gross Margin % is 36.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 38.20. GuruFocus rates FSE:9142 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,413.56. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Conglomerates companies, Kyushu Railway Co ranks better than 79.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kyushu Railway Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:9142'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.43 Med: 38.2 Max: 42.58
Current: 42.58
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kyushu Railway Co was 42.58%. The lowest was 23.43%. And the median was 38.20%.
FSE:9142's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.14% of 513
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs FSE:9142: 42.58
Kyushu Railway Co had a gross margin of 36.63% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kyushu Railway Co was 12.50% per year.
Kyushu Railway Co (FSE:9142) 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
Kyushu Railway Co had a gross margin of 36.63% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Kyushu Railway Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kyushu Railway Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kyushu Railway 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kyushu Railway 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.
Kyushu Railway Co Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kyushu Railway Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyushu Railway 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.
Kyushu Railway Co (FSE:9142) has a Gross Margin % of 36.63% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kyushu Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.20. Over the past decade, Kyushu Railway Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.43 to 42.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyushu Railway Co ranks #107 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Kyushu Railway Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kyushu Railway Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.63% is near median its 10-year median of 38.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.43 to a high of 42.58. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Kyushu Railway Co's value of 36.63% is 41.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyushu Railway Co ranks #107 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kyushu Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyushu Railway Co's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kyushu Railway Co ranks #107 out of 513 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kyushu Railway Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Kyushu Railway Co's value of 36.63% is 41.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyushu Railway Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.43 to 42.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.20 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Kyushu Railway 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 513 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. Kyushu Railway Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.63% is 41.1% 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 Kyushu Railway Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyushu Railway Co's current Gross Margin % is 36.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyushu Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Kyushu Railway Co (FSE:9142) has a current Gross Margin % of 36.63%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,413.56, compared to a current price of 円3,610.00 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.20 and 41.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Kyushu Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Kyushu Railway Co (FSE:9142), the current Gross Margin % is 36.63% 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 Kyushu Railway Co (FSE:9142) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyushu Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,610.00 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,413.56.
Key valuation signals for FSE:9142:
Gross Margin %: 36.63% (near median its 10-year median of 38.20)
GF Value™: 円4,413.56 vs. price of 円3,610.00 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.1% above the Conglomerates median (#107 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kyushu Railway, or JR Kyushu, is one of seven Japanese railway companies formed when the government privatized Japan Rail in 1987. The rail company services the island of Kyushu, which is just off the South of Japan mainland. Kyushu is colloquially referred to as the 10:10:10 region—covering about 10% of Japan's landmass, housing about 10% of Japan's population and producing about 10% of Japan's gross domestic product. JR Kyushu operates three businesses: rail transportation; real estate and hotels; and construction, retail, restaurants, and business services.
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