Mitsubishi MaterialsMIMTF 51 Gross Margin % is 10.94% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 11.57. GuruFocus rates MIMTF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Mitsubishi Materials ranks worse than 73.01% 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
Mitsubishi Materials had a gross margin of 10.94% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Mitsubishi Materials Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mitsubishi Materials Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Materials'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Mitsubishi Materials'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.
Mitsubishi Materials Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Materials's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Materials'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.
Mitsubishi Materials (MIMTF) has a Gross Margin % of 10.94% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mitsubishi Materials and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.57. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Materials' Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.49 to 15.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Materials ranks #533 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is Mitsubishi Materials' Gross Margin % too high?
Mitsubishi Materials' current Gross Margin % of 10.94% is near median its 10-year median of 11.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.49 to a high of 15.31. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Mitsubishi Materials' value of 10.94% is 58.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Materials ranks #533 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsubishi Materials has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Materials' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Materials ranks #533 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mitsubishi Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Mitsubishi Materials' value of 10.94% is 58.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Materials' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.49 to 15.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.57 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Mitsubishi Materials 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.18, based on 730 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. Mitsubishi Materials's current Gross Margin % of 10.94% is 58.2% 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 Mitsubishi Materials and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Materials's current Gross Margin % is 10.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Materials (MIMTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.57, compared to a current price of $30.30 — trading 72.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.57 and 58.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Mitsubishi Materials' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Mitsubishi Materials (MIMTF), the current Gross Margin % is 10.94% 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 Mitsubishi Materials (MIMTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Materials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.30 is trading 72.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.57.
GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIMTF:
Gross Margin %: 10.94% (near median its 10-year median of 11.57)
GF Value™: $17.57 vs. price of $30.30 (72.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#533 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIMTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Materials Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the production of processed copper products, electronic materials, and cemented carbide products, as well as the smelting and sale of metals such as copper, gold, silver, and palladium. The company operates through four segments. The Highly Functional Products segment includes processed copper products and electronic materials. The Metal segment is engaged in the smelting and refining of non-ferrous metals, including copper, gold, silver, lead, tin, and palladium, as well as the recycling of home appliances. The Processing segment covers carbide products, while the Renewable Energy segment focuses on renewable energy operations. The Other segment includes cement-related and engineering-related businesses.
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