Chubu Steel Plate Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chubu Steel Plate Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:5461'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.32 Med: 17.44 Max: 23.36
Current: 11.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chubu Steel Plate Co was 23.36%. The lowest was 11.32%. And the median was 17.44%.
NGO:5461's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.38% of 594
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.61
vs NGO:5461: 11.32
Chubu Steel Plate Co had a gross margin of 10.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chubu Steel Plate Co was -7.90% per year.
Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) 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
Chubu Steel Plate Co had a gross margin of 10.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Chubu Steel Plate Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chubu Steel Plate Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chubu Steel Plate 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.
NGO:5461 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Chubu Steel Plate 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.
Chubu Steel Plate Co Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chubu Steel Plate Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chubu Steel Plate 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.
Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) has a Gross Margin % of 10.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chubu Steel Plate Co and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 17.44. Over the past decade, Chubu Steel Plate Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.32 to 23.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu Steel Plate Co ranks #323 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Chubu Steel Plate Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chubu Steel Plate Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.27% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 17.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.32 to a high of 23.36. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Chubu Steel Plate Co's value of 10.27% is 18.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu Steel Plate Co ranks #323 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chubu Steel Plate Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chubu Steel Plate Co's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chubu Steel Plate Co ranks #323 out of 594 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chubu Steel Plate Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Chubu Steel Plate Co's value of 10.27% is 18.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Chubu Steel Plate Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.32 to 23.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.44 vs. the industry median of 12.61, Chubu Steel Plate Co 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.61, based on 594 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. Chubu Steel Plate Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.27% is 18.6% 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 Chubu Steel Plate Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chubu Steel Plate Co's current Gross Margin % is 10.27%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 17.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chubu Steel Plate Co stock overvalued right now?
Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) has a current Gross Margin % of 10.27%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,962.34, compared to a current price of 円2,082.00 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.27%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 17.44 and 18.6% below the Steel industry median of 12.61. Chubu Steel Plate Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461), the current Gross Margin % is 10.27% 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 Chubu Steel Plate Co (NGO:5461) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Steel Plate Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,082.00 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,962.34.
Key valuation signals for NGO:5461:
Gross Margin %: 10.27% (41% below median its 10-year median of 17.44)
GF Value™: 円1,962.34 vs. price of 円2,082.00 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.6% below the Steel median (#323 of 594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:5461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chubu Steel Plate Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of thick steel sheets and pieces, and the cutting of steel plates in Japan. The company's segment includes Steel-related business, Rental Business, Logistics business, and Engineering Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Steel-related business, which manufactures and sells thick steel plate products using electric furnaces.
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