Nippon Electric Glass CoNPPEY 55 Gross Margin % is 27.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 21.93. GuruFocus rates NPPEY with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks better than 52.16% on this metric.
NPPEY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.16% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs NPPEY: 25.55
Nippon Electric Glass Co had a gross margin of 27.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nippon Electric Glass Co was -3.20% per year.
Nippon Electric Glass Co (OTCPK:NPPEY) 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
Nippon Electric Glass Co had a gross margin of 27.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Nippon Electric Glass Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Electric Glass 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Nippon Electric Glass 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.
Nippon Electric Glass Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nippon Electric Glass Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Electric Glass 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.
Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY) has a Gross Margin % of 27.78% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Electric Glass Co and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 21.93. Over the past decade, Nippon Electric Glass Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.86 to 28.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #1172 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Nippon Electric Glass Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nippon Electric Glass Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.78% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 21.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.86 to a high of 28.17. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Nippon Electric Glass Co's value of 27.78% is 13.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #1172 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Electric Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Electric Glass Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #1172 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nippon Electric Glass Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Nippon Electric Glass Co's value of 27.78% is 13.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Electric Glass Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.86 to 28.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.93 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Nippon Electric Glass Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Nippon Electric Glass Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.78% is 13.2% 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Electric Glass Co's current Gross Margin % is 27.78%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 21.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Electric Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.44, compared to a current price of $18.77 — trading 64.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.78%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 21.93 and 13.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Nippon Electric Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY), the current Gross Margin % is 27.78% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPPEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Electric Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.77 is trading 64.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.44.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Electric Glass Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPPEY:
Gross Margin %: 27.78% (27% above median its 10-year median of 21.93)
GF Value™: $11.44 vs. price of $18.77 (64.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.2% above the Hardware median (#1172 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPPEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd is in the business of the production and sale of glass products and glassmaking machinery. Its business is divided into two categories: Electronics and Information Technology, and Performance Materials and Others. The company produces glass for flat panel displays, optical devices, chemical strengthening, electronic devices, solar cells, fiber, and building materials. The company generates the majority of its sales from the electronics and information technology category.
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