Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing CoNGO:6111 +0.05%55 Gross Margin % is 12.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 14.31. GuruFocus rates NGO:6111 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,347.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co ranks worse than 82.74% on this metric.
Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co (NGO:6111) 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
Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co had a gross margin of 12.48% 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.
Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing 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.
NGO:6111 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing 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.
Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing 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.
Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co (NGO:6111) has a Gross Margin % of 12.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 14.31. Over the past decade, Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.87 to 17.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co ranks #2479 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.48% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 14.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.87 to a high of 17.38. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co's value of 12.48% is 53.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co ranks #2479 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co ranks #2479 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co's value of 12.48% is 53.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.87 to 17.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.31 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.48% is 53.4% 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 Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co's current Gross Margin % is 12.48%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 14.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co (NGO:6111) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,347.50, compared to a current price of 円2,029.00 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.48%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 14.31 and 53.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co (NGO:6111), the current Gross Margin % is 12.48% 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 Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co (NGO:6111) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,029.00 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,347.50.
GuruFocus considers Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:6111:
Gross Margin %: 12.48% (13% below median its 10-year median of 14.31)
GF Value™: 円2,347.50 vs. price of 円2,029.00 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% below the Industrial Products median (#2479 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:6111 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the manufacture and sale of precision metal products, press machines, and spring forming machines. The company's segment includes the Precision Machining Division and the Mechanical Division. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precision Machining Division. The Precision Machining Division manufactures and sells precision metal products and small-caliber bullets.
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