Mitsui Kinzoku CoMMSMY -7.63%72 Gross Margin % is 34.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 19.44. GuruFocus rates MMSMY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.94 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 512 Conglomerates companies, Mitsui Kinzoku Co ranks better than 52.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsui Kinzoku Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MMSMY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.17 Med: 19.44 Max: 26.72
Current: 26.72
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mitsui Kinzoku Co was 26.72%. The lowest was 12.17%. And the median was 19.44%.
MMSMY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.34% of 512
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.905
vs MMSMY: 26.72
Mitsui Kinzoku Co had a gross margin of 34.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mitsui Kinzoku Co was 5.40% per year.
Mitsui Kinzoku Co (OTCPK:MMSMY) 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
Mitsui Kinzoku Co had a gross margin of 34.35% 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.
Mitsui Kinzoku Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mitsui Kinzoku Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsui Kinzoku Co'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Mitsui Kinzoku 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.
Mitsui Kinzoku Co Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Mitsui Kinzoku Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsui Kinzoku 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.
Mitsui Kinzoku Co (MMSMY) has a Gross Margin % of 34.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mitsui Kinzoku Co and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 19.44. Over the past decade, Mitsui Kinzoku Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.17 to 26.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui Kinzoku Co ranks #244 out of 512 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Mitsui Kinzoku Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Mitsui Kinzoku Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.35% is 77% above median its 10-year median of 19.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.17 to a high of 26.72. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.91. Mitsui Kinzoku Co's value of 34.35% is 32.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui Kinzoku Co ranks #244 out of 512 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsui Kinzoku Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui Kinzoku Co's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Mitsui Kinzoku Co ranks #244 out of 512 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Mitsui Kinzoku Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.91. Mitsui Kinzoku Co's value of 34.35% is 32.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsui Kinzoku Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.17 to 26.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.44 vs. the industry median of 25.91, Mitsui Kinzoku 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.91, based on 512 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 Kinzoku Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.35% is 32.6% 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 Kinzoku Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsui Kinzoku Co's current Gross Margin % is 34.35%, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 19.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui Kinzoku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui Kinzoku Co (MMSMY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.94, compared to a current price of $53.00 — trading 663.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.35%, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 19.44 and 32.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.91. Mitsui Kinzoku Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 Kinzoku Co (MMSMY), the current Gross Margin % is 34.35% 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 Kinzoku Co (MMSMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui Kinzoku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.00 is trading 663.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.94.
GuruFocus considers Mitsui Kinzoku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MMSMY:
Gross Margin %: 34.35% (77% above median its 10-year median of 19.44)
GF Value™: $6.94 vs. price of $53.00 (663.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.6% above the Conglomerates median (#244 of 512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MMSMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsui Kinzoku Co Ltd is a Japanese company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of functional materials and electronic materials, non-ferrous metal smelting, resource development, precious metal recycling, materials-related businesses, manufacturing and sales of automotive parts, and others. The company operates in segments, namely, Engineered Materials, Metals, Business creation, Business evaluation, and other businesses.
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