Aichi SteelNGO:5482 76 Gross Margin % is 13.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 13.56. GuruFocus rates NGO:5482 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円951.06. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 594 Steel companies, Aichi Steel ranks better than 57.74% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aichi Steel's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,297 Mil. Aichi Steel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円77,647 Mil. Therefore, Aichi Steel's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aichi Steel's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:5482'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.19 Med: 13.56 Max: 16.07
Current: 15.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aichi Steel was 16.07%. The lowest was 10.19%. And the median was 13.56%.
NGO:5482's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.74% of 594
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.61
vs NGO:5482: 15.23
Aichi Steel had a gross margin of 13.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aichi Steel was 4.60% per year.
Aichi Steel (NGO:5482) 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
Aichi Steel had a gross margin of 13.26% 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.
Aichi Steel Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aichi Steel Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aichi Steel'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:5482 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Aichi Steel'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.
Aichi Steel Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Aichi Steel's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aichi Steel'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.
Aichi Steel (NGO:5482) has a Gross Margin % of 13.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aichi Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.56. Over the past decade, Aichi Steel's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.19 to 16.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Aichi Steel ranks #251 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Aichi Steel's Gross Margin % too high?
Aichi Steel's current Gross Margin % of 13.26% is near median its 10-year median of 13.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.19 to a high of 16.07. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Aichi Steel's value of 13.26% is 5.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aichi Steel ranks #251 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aichi Steel has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aichi Steel's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Aichi Steel ranks #251 out of 594 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Aichi Steel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Aichi Steel's value of 13.26% is 5.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Aichi Steel's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.19 to 16.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.56 vs. the industry median of 12.61, Aichi Steel 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 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. Aichi Steel's current Gross Margin % of 13.26% is 5.2% 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 Aichi Steel 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. Aichi Steel's current Gross Margin % is 13.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aichi Steel stock overvalued right now?
Aichi Steel (NGO:5482) has a current Gross Margin % of 13.26%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円951.06, compared to a current price of 円1,965.00 — trading 106.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.56 and 5.2% above the Steel industry median of 12.61. Aichi Steel's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Aichi Steel (NGO:5482), the current Gross Margin % is 13.26% 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 Aichi Steel (NGO:5482) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aichi Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,965.00 is trading 106.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円951.06.
Key valuation signals for NGO:5482:
Gross Margin %: 13.26% (near median its 10-year median of 13.56)
GF Value™: 円951.06 vs. price of 円1,965.00 (106.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.2% above the Steel median (#251 of 594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:5482 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aichi Steel Corp is a Japan-based company that manufactures and sells steel, forged products and electro-magnetic products. The company operates through four segments. The steel segment manufactures and sells specialty steel, stainless steel, and titanium. The forged product segment produces a wide variety of forgings. The electromagnetic products segment manufactures electromagnetic components. The steel and forged products segments are the two biggest segments, representing the majority of Aichi Steel's sales. Aichi Steel is a member of Toyota Group. Toyota Motor and Toyota Tsusho are its major customers. The company generates most of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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