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KubotaKUBTY +4.33%88 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUBTY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Kubota ranks better than 64.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kubota's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUBTY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.61 Med: 29.09 Max: 30.77
Current: 29.62
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kubota was 30.77%. The lowest was 25.61%. And the median was 29.09%.
KUBTY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.93% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 25.6
vs KUBTY: 29.62
Kubota had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kubota was 1.20% per year.
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
Kubota had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Kubota Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kubota Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kubota'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Kubota'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.
Kubota Gross Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Kubota's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kubota'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.
Kubota (KUBTY) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kubota and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kubota's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.61 to 30.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Kubota ranks #74 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Kubota's Gross Margin % too high?
Kubota's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.61 to a high of 30.77. Based on the distribution chart, Kubota ranks #74 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kubota has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kubota's Gross Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Kubota ranks #74 out of 211 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kubota in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.60. Historically, Kubota's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.61 to 30.77 over the past decade. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Gross Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 25.60, based on 211 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. 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 Kubota and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kubota's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kubota stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kubota (KUBTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.61, compared to a current price of $88.24 — trading 50.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Kubota's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Kubota (KUBTY), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 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 Kubota (KUBTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kubota stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $88.24 is trading 50.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.61.
GuruFocus considers Kubota to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUBTY:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $58.61 vs. price of $88.24 (50.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUBTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kubota manufactures and sells small and midsize agricultural and construction equipment as well as water treatment equipment. Its key products in the farm and industrial machinery segment include compact/utility tractors, mini excavators, compact track loaders, engines, and rice farming equipment, such as combine harvesters, as well as rice transplanters. The company has produced over 5.6 million tractors worldwide and over 30 million engines. Its water and environment segment provides mainly pipe system products like ductile iron pipes and valves, water/waste treatment plants, pumps, as well as operation and maintenance services, including public/private partnership projects. The company is based in Osaka, Japan, and was founded in 1890.
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