Makino Milling Machine CoMKMLF 78 Gross Margin % is 32.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 29.65. GuruFocus rates MKMLF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Makino Milling Machine Co ranks better than 62.24% on this metric.
Makino Milling Machine Co (OTCPK:MKMLF) 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
Makino Milling Machine Co had a gross margin of 32.33% 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.
Makino Milling Machine Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Makino Milling Machine 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Makino Milling Machine 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.
Makino Milling Machine Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Makino Milling Machine Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Makino Milling Machine 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.
Makino Milling Machine Co (MKMLF) has a Gross Margin % of 32.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Makino Milling Machine Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.65. Over the past decade, Makino Milling Machine Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.07 to 31.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Makino Milling Machine Co ranks #1132 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Makino Milling Machine Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Makino Milling Machine Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.33% is near median its 10-year median of 29.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.07 to a high of 31.73. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Makino Milling Machine Co's value of 32.33% is 20.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Makino Milling Machine Co ranks #1132 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Makino Milling Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Makino Milling Machine Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Makino Milling Machine Co ranks #1132 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Makino Milling Machine Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Makino Milling Machine Co's value of 32.33% is 20.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Makino Milling Machine Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.07 to 31.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.65 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Makino Milling Machine Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,998 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. Makino Milling Machine Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.33% is 20.5% 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 Makino Milling Machine Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Makino Milling Machine Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Makino Milling Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makino Milling Machine Co (MKMLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.34, compared to a current price of $97.75 — trading 86.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.65 and 20.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Makino Milling Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Makino Milling Machine Co (MKMLF), the current Gross Margin % is 32.33% 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 Makino Milling Machine Co (MKMLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Makino Milling Machine Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $97.75 is trading 86.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.34.
GuruFocus considers Makino Milling Machine Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MKMLF:
Gross Margin %: 32.33% (near median its 10-year median of 29.65)
GF Value™: $52.34 vs. price of $97.75 (86.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1132 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MKMLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Makino Milling Machine Co Ltd is a software and engineering service provider offering machine tool builders. The company manufactures, sells and exports machines. It offers numeric control (NC) electrical discharge machines, NC milling machines, milling machines, computer-aided design (CAD) computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems, and other products. Its product application is spread into various industries such as automotive, aerospace, general machining, medical and construction. The firm also engages in the business of equipment financing.
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