Furukawa Electric CoFUWAF 65 Gross Margin % is 19.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 16.61. GuruFocus rates FUWAF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Furukawa Electric Co ranks worse than 74.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Furukawa Electric Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FUWAF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.7 Med: 16.61 Max: 18.28
Current: 17.58
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Furukawa Electric Co was 18.28%. The lowest was 14.70%. And the median was 16.61%.
FUWAF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.09% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs FUWAF: 17.58
Furukawa Electric Co had a gross margin of 19.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Furukawa Electric Co was 2.50% per year.
Furukawa Electric Co (OTCPK:FUWAF) 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
Furukawa Electric Co had a gross margin of 19.04% 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.
Furukawa Electric Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Furukawa Electric Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Furukawa Electric 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Furukawa Electric 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.
Furukawa Electric Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Furukawa Electric Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Furukawa Electric 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.
Furukawa Electric Co (FUWAF) has a Gross Margin % of 19.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Furukawa Electric Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 16.61. Over the past decade, Furukawa Electric Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.70 to 18.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #2225 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Furukawa Electric Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Furukawa Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.04% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 16.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.70 to a high of 18.28. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Furukawa Electric Co's value of 19.04% is 28.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #2225 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Furukawa Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Furukawa Electric Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Furukawa Electric Co ranks #2225 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Furukawa Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Furukawa Electric Co's value of 19.04% is 28.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Furukawa Electric Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.70 to 18.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.61 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Furukawa Electric 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 Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Furukawa Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.04% 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 Furukawa Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Furukawa Electric Co's current Gross Margin % is 19.04%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 16.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Furukawa Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Electric Co (FUWAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.63, compared to a current price of $256.70 — trading 864% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.04%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 16.61 and 28.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Furukawa Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Furukawa Electric Co (FUWAF), the current Gross Margin % is 19.04% 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 Furukawa Electric Co (FUWAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $256.70 is trading 864% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.63.
GuruFocus considers Furukawa Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FUWAF:
Gross Margin %: 19.04% (15% above median its 10-year median of 16.61)
GF Value™: $26.63 vs. price of $256.70 (864% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% below the Industrial Products median (#2225 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FUWAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Furukawa Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electrical and electronic products. The company operates through four reportable segments: Infrastructure, Electronics, Functional Products, and Services & Development. The Infrastructure segment includes optical fibers, cables, and network systems; the Electronics segment covers automotive parts, batteries, copper and aluminum products, and materials for electronic components; the Functional Products segment offers materials for semiconductors and heat dissipation; and the Services and Development segment includes power generation and real estate activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electronics segment.
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