NichiasNICFF 70 Gross Margin % is 28.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 24.53. GuruFocus rates NICFF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Nichias ranks better than 54.01% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Nichias's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $122 Mil. Nichias's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $422 Mil. Therefore, Nichias's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nichias's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NICFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.06 Med: 24.53 Max: 27.75
Current: 27.75
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nichias was 27.75%. The lowest was 23.06%. And the median was 24.53%.
NICFF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.01% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs NICFF: 27.75
Nichias had a gross margin of 28.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nichias was 3.60% per year.
Nichias (OTCPK:NICFF) 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
Nichias had a gross margin of 28.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Nichias Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nichias Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nichias'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Nichias'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.
Nichias Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Nichias's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichias'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.
Nichias (NICFF) has a Gross Margin % of 28.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nichias and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 24.53. Over the past decade, Nichias' Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.06 to 27.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichias ranks #235 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Nichias' Gross Margin % too high?
Nichias' current Gross Margin % of 28.96% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 24.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.06 to a high of 27.75. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Nichias' value of 28.96% is 11.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichias ranks #235 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nichias has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichias' Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Nichias ranks #235 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nichias in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Nichias' value of 28.96% is 11.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nichias' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.06 to 27.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.53 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Nichias 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 511 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. Nichias's current Gross Margin % of 28.96% is 11.6% 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 Nichias and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichias's current Gross Margin % is 28.96%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 24.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichias stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichias (NICFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.69, compared to a current price of $22.13 — trading 128.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.96%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 24.53 and 11.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Nichias' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Nichias (NICFF), the current Gross Margin % is 28.96% 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 Nichias (NICFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichias stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.13 is trading 128.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.69.
GuruFocus considers Nichias to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NICFF:
Gross Margin %: 28.96% (18% above median its 10-year median of 24.53)
GF Value™: $9.69 vs. price of $22.13 (128.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% above the Conglomerates median (#235 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NICFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nichias Corp is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of a wide range of thermal insulation and industrial materials. The company operates through five reportable segments: Construction and Sales for Plants, Industrial Products, High-Performance Products, Automotive Parts, and Construction Materials. Its business activities include providing thermal insulation and disaster prevention works for electric power and petrochemical plants, as well as producing sealing materials, fluoroplastic molding products, and non-combustible building materials for industrial and infrastructure applications. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction and Sales for Plants segment.
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