Daifuku CoMEX:DAIFN 75 Gross Margin % is 25.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 19.21. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAIFN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN402.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Daifuku Co ranks worse than 54.65% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Daifuku Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN4,919 Mil. Daifuku Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN19,627 Mil. Therefore, Daifuku Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daifuku Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DAIFN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.24 Med: 19.21 Max: 24.93
Current: 24.93
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Daifuku Co was 24.93%. The lowest was 18.24%. And the median was 19.21%.
MEX:DAIFN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.65% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs MEX:DAIFN: 24.93
Daifuku Co had a gross margin of 25.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Daifuku Co was 3.60% per year.
Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN) 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
Daifuku Co had a gross margin of 25.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Daifuku Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Daifuku Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daifuku 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.
MEX:DAIFN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Daifuku 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.
Daifuku Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Daifuku Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daifuku 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.
Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN) has a Gross Margin % of 25.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daifuku Co and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 19.21. Over the past decade, Daifuku Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.24 to 24.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #1641 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Daifuku Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Daifuku Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.06% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 19.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.24 to a high of 24.93. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Daifuku Co's value of 25.06% is 6.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #1641 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daifuku Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daifuku Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Daifuku Co ranks #1641 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Daifuku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Daifuku Co's value of 25.06% is 6.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Daifuku Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.24 to 24.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.21 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Daifuku 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Daifuku Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.06% is 6.5% 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 Daifuku Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daifuku Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.06%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 19.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daifuku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN402.26, compared to a current price of MXN818.73 — trading 103.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.06%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 19.21 and 6.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Daifuku Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN), the current Gross Margin % is 25.06% 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 Daifuku Co (MEX:DAIFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daifuku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN818.73 is trading 103.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN402.26.
GuruFocus considers Daifuku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DAIFN:
Gross Margin %: 25.06% (30% above median its 10-year median of 19.21)
GF Value™: MXN402.26 vs. price of MXN818.73 (103.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1641 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DAIFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daifuku, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is the world's largest provider of material handling systems. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates automation solutions that manage the movement, storage, and control of goods across industries. Its operations span cleanroom systems for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, factory automation, distribution center and warehouse systems, airport baggage handling, and automotive production lines. In addition to supplying advanced equipment—such as automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, sorting systems, and automated guided vehicles—Daifuku offers software, maintenance, and other services to deliver end-to-end automation solutions for global clients.
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