Kawasaki Kisen KaishaKAIKY 64 Gross Margin % is 15.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 9.33. GuruFocus rates KAIKY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks worse than 59.88% on this metric.
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
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha had a gross margin of 15.29% 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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) has a Gross Margin % of 15.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 9.33. Over the past decade, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.86 to 17.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #585 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Gross Margin % too high?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Gross Margin % of 15.29% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 9.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.86 to a high of 17.39. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 15.29% is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #585 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #585 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 15.29% is 25.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.86 to 17.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.33 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 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 20.42, based on 977 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Gross Margin % of 15.29% is 25.1% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Gross Margin % is 15.29%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 9.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.86, compared to a current price of $16.80 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.29%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 9.33 and 25.1% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY), the current Gross Margin % is 15.29% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.80 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.86.
GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAIKY:
Gross Margin %: 15.29% (64% above median its 10-year median of 9.33)
GF Value™: $15.86 vs. price of $16.80 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Transportation median (#585 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAIKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the logistics business. The company operates its business through three segments. The Dry Bulk segment covers bulk cargo shipping. The Energy Resources segment includes liquefied natural gas transportation, oil tankers, offshore operations, and electric power businesses. The Product Logistics segment handles car carrier services, logistics, coastal and domestic shipping, and containership operations. The Others segment consists of ship management, travel agency, and real estate leasing and management businesses not included in the main reporting segments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Product logistics segment.
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