Itochu Enex CoITENF 54 Gross Margin % is 11.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 9.92. GuruFocus rates ITENF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.52. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Itochu Enex Co ranks worse than 87.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Itochu Enex Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ITENF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.36 Med: 9.92 Max: 13.47
Current: 10.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Itochu Enex Co was 13.47%. The lowest was 8.36%. And the median was 9.92%.
ITENF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 87.28% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs ITENF: 10.69
Itochu Enex Co had a gross margin of 11.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Itochu Enex Co was -0.10% per year.
Itochu Enex Co (OTCPK:ITENF) 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
Itochu Enex Co had a gross margin of 11.11% 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.
Itochu Enex Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Itochu Enex Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Itochu Enex 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, Itochu Enex 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.
Itochu Enex Co Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Itochu Enex Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Itochu Enex 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.
Itochu Enex Co (ITENF) has a Gross Margin % of 11.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Itochu Enex Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 9.92. Over the past decade, Itochu Enex Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.36 to 13.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Itochu Enex Co ranks #446 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Itochu Enex Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Itochu Enex Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.11% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 9.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.36 to a high of 13.47. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Itochu Enex Co's value of 11.11% is 57.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Itochu Enex Co ranks #446 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Itochu Enex Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Itochu Enex Co's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Itochu Enex Co ranks #446 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Itochu Enex Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Itochu Enex Co's value of 11.11% is 57.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Itochu Enex Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.36 to 13.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.92 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Itochu Enex 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 511 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. Itochu Enex Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.11% is 57.2% 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 Itochu Enex 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. Itochu Enex Co's current Gross Margin % is 11.11%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 9.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Itochu Enex Co stock overvalued right now?
Itochu Enex Co (ITENF) has a current Gross Margin % of 11.11%. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.52, compared to a current price of $15.15 — trading 44% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.11%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 9.92 and 57.2% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Itochu Enex Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Itochu Enex Co (ITENF), the current Gross Margin % is 11.11% 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 Itochu Enex Co (ITENF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itochu Enex Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.15 is trading 44% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.52.
Key valuation signals for ITENF:
Gross Margin %: 11.11% (12% above median its 10-year median of 9.92)
GF Value™: $10.52 vs. price of $15.15 (44% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.2% below the Conglomerates median (#446 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ITENF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Itochu Enex Co Ltd is a Japan-based energy provider that operates through a host of businesses. The company's operations are divided into the following segments: home-life, power and utility, car-life, and energy trade. Through these businesses, Itochu supplies its customer base in Japan with LP gas and town gas for homes and businesses. The company also sells a range of automotive fuels through its car-life stations. Alongside the car-life stations, under the car-life Division, Itochu Enex houses a car dealer and credit card business. Through separate divisions, the company operates electric-power-related and heat-supply businesses, along with selling a variety of petroleum products for industrial and marine use.
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