Mitsui ChemicalsMITUY 77 Gross Margin % is 24.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 22.46. GuruFocus rates MITUY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, Mitsui Chemicals ranks worse than 51.85% 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
Mitsui Chemicals had a gross margin of 24.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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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.
Mitsui Chemicals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mitsui Chemicals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsui Chemicals'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, Mitsui Chemicals'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.
Mitsui Chemicals Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsui Chemicals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsui Chemicals'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.
Mitsui Chemicals (MITUY) has a Gross Margin % of 24.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mitsui Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.46. Over the past decade, Mitsui Chemicals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.30 to 24.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui Chemicals ranks #811 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Mitsui Chemicals' Gross Margin % too high?
Mitsui Chemicals' current Gross Margin % of 24.12% is near median its 10-year median of 22.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.30 to a high of 24.25. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Mitsui Chemicals' value of 24.12% is 3.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui Chemicals ranks #811 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsui Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui Chemicals' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsui Chemicals ranks #811 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mitsui Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Mitsui Chemicals' value of 24.12% is 3.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsui Chemicals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.30 to 24.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.46 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Mitsui Chemicals 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 23.38, based on 1,564 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. Mitsui Chemicals's current Gross Margin % of 24.12% is 3.2% 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 Mitsui Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsui Chemicals's current Gross Margin % is 24.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui Chemicals (MITUY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.87, compared to a current price of $11.21 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.46 and 3.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Mitsui Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 10 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 Mitsui Chemicals (MITUY), the current Gross Margin % is 24.12% 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 Mitsui Chemicals (MITUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.21 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.87.
GuruFocus considers Mitsui Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MITUY:
Gross Margin %: 24.12% (near median its 10-year median of 22.46)
GF Value™: $9.87 vs. price of $11.21 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.2% above the Chemicals median (#811 of 1564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MITUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsui Chemicals Inc manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments. The Basic & Green Materials segment provides ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, catalysts, phenols, PTA, PET resins, polyurethane, and industrial chemicals. The ICT Solutions segment supplies semiconductors, electronic components, process and optical materials, and battery-related materials. The Life & Healthcare Solutions segment covers vision care, nonwovens, oral and personal care materials, and agricultural chemicals. The Mobility Solutions segment offers elastomers, functional compounds, polypropylene compounds, and automotive-related products, while Others include related businesses.
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