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MEC CoMECGF 77 Gross Margin % is 60.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 61.91. GuruFocus rates MECGF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.24 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, MEC Co ranks better than 96.15% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. MEC Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $23.3 Mil. MEC Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $38.2 Mil. Therefore, MEC Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 60.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MEC Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MECGF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.32 Med: 61.91 Max: 66.48
Current: 62.73
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of MEC Co was 66.48%. The lowest was 59.32%. And the median was 61.91%.
MECGF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.15% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.59
vs MECGF: 62.73
MEC Co had a gross margin of 60.87% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MEC Co was -0.20% 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
MEC Co had a gross margin of 60.87% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
MEC Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
MEC Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MEC 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, MEC 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.
MEC Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MEC Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEC 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.
MEC Co (MECGF) has a Gross Margin % of 60.87% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MEC Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.91. Over the past decade, MEC Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.32 to 66.48. According to the industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #60 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is MEC Co's Gross Margin % too high?
MEC Co's current Gross Margin % of 60.87% is near median its 10-year median of 61.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.32 to a high of 66.48. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.59. MEC Co's value of 60.87% is 158% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #60 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MEC Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEC Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #60 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MEC Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.59. MEC Co's value of 60.87% is 158% above this benchmark. Historically, MEC Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.32 to 66.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.91 vs. the industry median of 23.59, MEC Co has consistently been above 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.59, based on 1,560 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. MEC Co's current Gross Margin % of 60.87% is 158% above 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 MEC Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MEC Co's current Gross Margin % is 60.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co (MECGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.24, compared to a current price of $47.16 — trading 86.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.91 and 158% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.59. MEC Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. 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 MEC Co (MECGF), the current Gross Margin % is 60.87% as of Dec. 2025. 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 MEC Co (MECGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.16 is trading 86.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.24.
GuruFocus considers MEC Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MECGF:
Gross Margin %: 60.87% (near median its 10-year median of 61.91)
GF Value™: $25.24 vs. price of $47.16 (86.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 158% above the Chemicals median (#60 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MECGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEC Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company manufacture and sale of chemicals for electronic circuit boards and electronic components, as well as the sale of machinery and materials for electronic circuit boards. Its products are used in automobile, smartphone, and computer. Its products used in Chemicals for electronic substrates and AMALPHA : Resin-to-metal bonding technology from MEC.
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