Kansai Electric Power CoKAEPF +4.20%65 Gross Margin % is 4.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 6.87. GuruFocus rates KAEPF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks worse than 84.37% on this metric.
Kansai Electric Power Co (OTCPK:KAEPF) 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
Kansai Electric Power Co had a gross margin of 4.49% 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kansai Electric Power Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Kansai Electric Power 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kansai Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kansai Electric Power 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) has a Gross Margin % of 4.49% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kansai Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 6.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #340 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Kansai Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kansai Electric Power Co's current Gross Margin % of 4.49% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 6.87. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Kansai Electric Power Co's value of 4.49% is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #340 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kansai Electric Power 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 Kansai Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #340 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kansai Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Kansai Electric Power Co's value of 4.49% is 85.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.87 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Kansai Electric Power 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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. Kansai Electric Power Co's current Gross Margin % of 4.49% is 85.7% 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 Kansai Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kansai Electric Power Co's current Gross Margin % is 4.49%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 6.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kansai Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.57, compared to a current price of $14.65 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.49%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 6.87 and 85.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Kansai Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF), the current Gross Margin % is 4.49% 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 Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.65 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.57.
GuruFocus considers Kansai Electric Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAEPF:
Gross Margin %: 4.49% (35% below median its 10-year median of 6.87)
GF Value™: $10.57 vs. price of $14.65 (38.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#340 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAEPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kansai Electric Power Co Inc is a Japan-based company that provides energy and information technology solutions. The company operates in four business segments. The Energy segment offers electricity, gas, and utility solutions. The Information and Communications segment provides comprehensive communication services. The Lifestyle/Business Solutions segment delivers consumer and business-related services. The Power Transmission and Distribution segment ensures a safe and reliable electricity supply from a neutral and fair standpoint. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Energy business segment.
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