Nippon Sheet Glass CoNPSGY -5.00%58 Gross Margin % is 23.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 23.01. GuruFocus rates NPSGY with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Nippon Sheet Glass Co ranks better than 57.44% on this metric.
NPSGY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.44% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs NPSGY: 22.28
Nippon Sheet Glass Co had a gross margin of 23.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nippon Sheet Glass Co was -1.90% per year.
Nippon Sheet Glass Co (OTCPK:NPSGY) 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 Sheet Glass Co had a gross margin of 23.03% 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.
Nippon Sheet Glass Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Sheet Glass Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Sheet Glass 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Nippon Sheet 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 Sheet Glass Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Sheet Glass Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Sheet 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 Sheet Glass Co (NPSGY) has a Gross Margin % of 23.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Sheet Glass Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.01. Over the past decade, Nippon Sheet Glass Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.01 to 27.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Sheet Glass Co ranks #558 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Nippon Sheet Glass Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nippon Sheet Glass Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.03% is near median its 10-year median of 23.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.01 to a high of 27.04. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Nippon Sheet Glass Co's value of 23.03% is 16.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Sheet Glass Co ranks #558 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Sheet Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Sheet Glass Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Nippon Sheet Glass Co ranks #558 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nippon Sheet Glass Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Nippon Sheet Glass Co's value of 23.03% is 16.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Sheet Glass Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.01 to 27.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.01 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Nippon Sheet 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 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. Nippon Sheet Glass Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.03% is 16.1% 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 Sheet Glass Co 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. Nippon Sheet Glass Co's current Gross Margin % is 23.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Sheet Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Sheet Glass Co (NPSGY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.95, compared to a current price of $2.85 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.01 and 16.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Nippon Sheet Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 11 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 Sheet Glass Co (NPSGY), the current Gross Margin % is 23.03% 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 Nippon Sheet Glass Co (NPSGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Sheet Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.85 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.95.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Sheet Glass Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPSGY:
Gross Margin %: 23.03% (near median its 10-year median of 23.01)
GF Value™: $1.95 vs. price of $2.85 (46.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#558 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPSGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Sheet Glass Co Ltd manufactures glass and glazing products for many industries. The architectural segment, which accounts for roughly 40% of the company's total revenue, sells flat glass and glazing products to commercial and residential markets and the solar energy sector. The automotive segment, which accounts for roughly half of the company's total revenue, supplies a wide range of automotive glazing to vehicle manufacturers for new vehicles and replacement markets. The technical glass segment sells thin glass and glass fiber products for small displays, lenses, printers, and engine timing belts. Nippon sells its products worldwide, with more than a third of its sales in Europe, roughly a third in Japan and the rest of Asia, and the remaining sales in the Americas.
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