Renesas ElectronicsMEX:RNEC N 74 Gross Margin % is 58.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 48.42. GuruFocus rates MEX:RNEC N with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN148.58. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Renesas Electronics ranks better than 91.1% 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
Renesas Electronics had a gross margin of 58.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
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Renesas Electronics Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Renesas Electronics'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:RNEC N vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Renesas Electronics'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.
Renesas Electronics Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Renesas Electronics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Renesas Electronics'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.
Renesas Electronics (MEX:RNEC N) has a Gross Margin % of 58.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Renesas Electronics and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 48.42. Over the past decade, Renesas Electronics' Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.04 to 57.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Renesas Electronics ranks #90 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Renesas Electronics' Gross Margin % too high?
Renesas Electronics' current Gross Margin % of 58.72% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 48.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.04 to a high of 57.75. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Renesas Electronics' value of 58.72% is 98.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Renesas Electronics ranks #90 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Renesas Electronics has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Renesas Electronics' Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Renesas Electronics ranks #90 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Renesas Electronics in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Renesas Electronics' value of 58.72% is 98.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Renesas Electronics' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.04 to 57.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.42 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Renesas Electronics 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. Renesas Electronics's current Gross Margin % of 58.72% is 98.3% 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 Renesas Electronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Renesas Electronics's current Gross Margin % is 58.72%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 48.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Renesas Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Renesas Electronics (MEX:RNEC N) has a current Gross Margin % of 58.72%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN148.58, compared to a current price of MXN305.03 — trading 105.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.72%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 48.42 and 98.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Renesas Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Renesas Electronics (MEX:RNEC N), the current Gross Margin % is 58.72% 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 Renesas Electronics (MEX:RNEC N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Renesas Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN305.03 is trading 105.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN148.58.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RNEC N:
Gross Margin %: 58.72% (21% above median its 10-year median of 48.42)
GF Value™: MXN148.58 vs. price of MXN305.03 (105.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.3% above the Semiconductors median (#90 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RNEC N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Renesas Electronics is a Japanese broad-based integrated device manufacturer involved in the design and manufacturing of microcontrollers and analog chips, used across automotive, industrial, enterprise, and consumer industries. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company was created through the combination of electronics business units from NEC Electronics, Mitsubishi, and Hitachi. The company's businesses are primarily focused in Asia, where they historically account for 70%-80% of its sales. Renesas is the third- and ninth-largest manufacturer of MCUs and power/analog devices, with a 17% and 3.5% market share, respectively, as of 2024.
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