NPR-RikenNPRKF 18 Gross Margin % is 25.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 23.95. GuruFocus rates NPRKF with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, NPR-Riken ranks better than 65.68% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. NPR-Riken's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $68 Mil. NPR-Riken's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $263 Mil. Therefore, NPR-Riken's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NPR-Riken's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NPRKF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.63 Med: 23.95 Max: 25.87
Current: 25.87
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of NPR-Riken was 25.87%. The lowest was 21.63%. And the median was 23.95%.
NPRKF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.68% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs NPRKF: 25.87
NPR-Riken had a gross margin of 25.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NPR-Riken was 0.00% per year.
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
NPR-Riken had a gross margin of 25.95% 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.
NPR-Riken Gross Margin % Related Terms
NPR-Riken Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NPR-Riken'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 Auto Parts subindustry, NPR-Riken'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.
NPR-Riken Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, NPR-Riken's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NPR-Riken'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.
NPR-Riken (NPRKF) has a Gross Margin % of 25.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NPR-Riken and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.95. Over the past decade, NPR-Riken's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.63 to 25.87. According to the industry distribution chart, NPR-Riken ranks #450 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is NPR-Riken's Gross Margin % too high?
NPR-Riken's current Gross Margin % of 25.95% is near median its 10-year median of 23.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.63 to a high of 25.87. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. NPR-Riken's value of 25.95% is 30.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NPR-Riken ranks #450 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NPR-Riken has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NPR-Riken's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, NPR-Riken ranks #450 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts NPR-Riken in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. NPR-Riken's value of 25.95% is 30.8% above this benchmark. Historically, NPR-Riken's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.63 to 25.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.95 vs. the industry median of 19.84, NPR-Riken 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. NPR-Riken's current Gross Margin % of 25.95% is 30.8% 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 NPR-Riken and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NPR-Riken's current Gross Margin % is 25.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NPR-Riken stock overvalued right now?
NPR-Riken (NPRKF) has a current Gross Margin % of 25.95%. The current Gross Margin % is 25.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.95 and 30.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. NPR-Riken's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 NPR-Riken (NPRKF), the current Gross Margin % is 25.95% 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.
NPR-Riken Corp is engaged in the Management of group companies such as subsidiaries that manufacture and/or sale of automotive and marine-related products and other products.
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