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Meiko Trans CoNGO:9357 -0.04%66 Gross Margin % is 19.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 20.25. GuruFocus rates NGO:9357 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,604.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 Transportation companies, Meiko Trans Co ranks better than 52.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meiko Trans Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:9357'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.7 Med: 20.25 Max: 21.53
Current: 21.48
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Meiko Trans Co was 21.53%. The lowest was 18.70%. And the median was 20.25%.
NGO:9357's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.34% of 982
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs NGO:9357: 21.48
Meiko Trans Co had a gross margin of 19.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Meiko Trans Co was 2.90% per year.
Meiko Trans Co (NGO:9357) 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
Meiko Trans Co had a gross margin of 19.59% 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.
Meiko Trans Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Meiko Trans Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meiko Trans 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:9357 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Meiko Trans 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.
Meiko Trans Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Meiko Trans Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiko Trans 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.
Meiko Trans Co (NGO:9357) has a Gross Margin % of 19.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Meiko Trans Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.25. Over the past decade, Meiko Trans Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.70 to 21.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiko Trans Co ranks #468 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Meiko Trans Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Meiko Trans Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.59% is near median its 10-year median of 20.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.70 to a high of 21.53. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Meiko Trans Co's value of 19.59% is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiko Trans Co ranks #468 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiko Trans Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiko Trans Co's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Meiko Trans Co ranks #468 out of 982 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Meiko Trans Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Meiko Trans Co's value of 19.59% is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiko Trans Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.70 to 21.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.25 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Meiko Trans 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.40, based on 982 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. Meiko Trans Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.59% is 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 Meiko Trans Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiko Trans Co's current Gross Margin % is 19.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiko Trans Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Trans Co (NGO:9357) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,604.43, compared to a current price of 円2,400.00 — trading 49.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.25 and 4% below the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Meiko Trans Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Meiko Trans Co (NGO:9357), the current Gross Margin % is 19.59% 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 Meiko Trans Co (NGO:9357) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Trans Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,400.00 is trading 49.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,604.43.
GuruFocus considers Meiko Trans Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:9357:
Gross Margin %: 19.59% (near median its 10-year median of 20.25)
GF Value™: 円1,604.43 vs. price of 円2,400.00 (49.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4% below the Transportation median (#468 of 982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9357 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiko Trans Co Ltd is engaged in providing multi-modal transport services. The company offers various services such as Export, Import, Domestic distribution, Warehousing operations, Port operations, 3rd party logistics, Packaging services, Customs brokerage, Air transport operation, and others.
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