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Musashi Seimitsu Industry CoMHSMF 75 Gross Margin % is 17.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 14.84. GuruFocus rates MHSMF with a GF Score™ of 75/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Vehicles & Parts companies, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co ranks worse than 64.68% on this metric.
Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co (OTCPK:MHSMF) 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
Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co had a gross margin of 17.81% 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.
Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Musashi Seimitsu Industry 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.
Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Musashi Seimitsu Industry 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.
Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co (MHSMF) has a Gross Margin % of 17.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 14.84. Over the past decade, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.76 to 15.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co ranks #846 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co's current Gross Margin % of 17.81% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 14.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.76 to a high of 15.97. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.89. Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co's value of 17.81% is 10.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co ranks #846 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co ranks #846 out of 1308 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.89. Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co's value of 17.81% is 10.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.76 to 15.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.84 vs. the industry median of 19.89, Musashi Seimitsu Industry 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.89, based on 1,308 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. Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co's current Gross Margin % of 17.81% is 10.4% 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 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co's current Gross Margin % is 17.81%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 14.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co (MHSMF) has a current Gross Margin % of 17.81%. The current Gross Margin % is 17.81%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 14.84 and 10.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.89. Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co (MHSMF), the current Gross Margin % is 17.81% 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.
Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co Ltd is a Japanese transportation equipment manufacturer. The company engages in the business of manufacturing automobile parts for its customers which include the automobile firms in the world. Its product portfolio includes suspension arms assemblies, suspension ball joints, steering ball joints, camshafts, gear assemblies, bevel gears, helical gears, sprockets, gear shafts, and con rods. It serves internationally and mainly focuses on Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and South America.
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