Mitsubishi Pencil CoMSBPF 66 Gross Margin % is 47.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 50.47. GuruFocus rates MSBPF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Mitsubishi Pencil Co ranks better than 88.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsubishi Pencil Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MSBPF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.8 Med: 50.47 Max: 52.74
Current: 48.8
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mitsubishi Pencil Co was 52.74%. The lowest was 48.80%. And the median was 50.47%.
MSBPF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.41% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs MSBPF: 48.80
Mitsubishi Pencil Co had a gross margin of 47.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mitsubishi Pencil Co was 0.70% per year.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co (OTCPK:MSBPF) 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
Mitsubishi Pencil Co had a gross margin of 47.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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 Pencil Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mitsubishi Pencil Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Pencil 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.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Mitsubishi Pencil 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.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mitsubishi Pencil Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Pencil 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.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co (MSBPF) has a Gross Margin % of 47.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mitsubishi Pencil Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.47. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Pencil Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.80 to 52.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Pencil Co ranks #348 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Mitsubishi Pencil Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Mitsubishi Pencil Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.00% is near median its 10-year median of 50.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.80 to a high of 52.74. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's value of 47.00% is 75.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Pencil Co ranks #348 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Pencil Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Pencil Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Pencil Co ranks #348 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mitsubishi Pencil Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's value of 47.00% is 75.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Pencil Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.80 to 52.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.47 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Mitsubishi Pencil 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 26.79, based on 3,003 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 Pencil Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.00% is 75.4% 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 Mitsubishi Pencil Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's current Gross Margin % is 47.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Pencil Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Pencil Co (MSBPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.97, compared to a current price of $17.25 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.47 and 75.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Pencil Co (MSBPF), the current Gross Margin % is 47.00% 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 Pencil Co (MSBPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Pencil Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.25 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.97.
GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Pencil Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSBPF:
Gross Margin %: 47.00% (near median its 10-year median of 50.47)
GF Value™: $13.97 vs. price of $17.25 (23.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.4% above the Industrial Products median (#348 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSBPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Pencil Co Ltd manufactures and distributes writing instruments, office supplies, and other products. The company operates in two business segments. The writing material and writing-material-related product segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pencils, ballpoint pens, rubbers, office automation equipment, correction tapes, sharpeners, cosmetics, and other products. The other segment provides adhesive tapes and handicraft products. The Japan-based company has operations across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.
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