Osaka Gas CoOSGSF 63 Gross Margin % is 20.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 25.02. GuruFocus rates OSGSF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.73. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Osaka Gas Co ranks worse than 66.87% on this metric.
Osaka Gas Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Osaka Gas Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSGSF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.4 Med: 25.02 Max: 37.06
Current: 21.55
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Osaka Gas Co was 37.06%. The lowest was 12.40%. And the median was 25.02%.
OSGSF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.87% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs OSGSF: 21.55
Osaka Gas Co had a gross margin of 20.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Osaka Gas Co was -4.50% per year.
Osaka Gas Co (OTCPK:OSGSF) 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
Osaka Gas Co had a gross margin of 20.83% 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.
Osaka Gas Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Osaka Gas Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Osaka Gas 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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Osaka Gas 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.
Osaka Gas Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Osaka Gas Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Osaka Gas 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.
Osaka Gas Co (OSGSF) has a Gross Margin % of 20.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Osaka Gas Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 25.02. Over the past decade, Osaka Gas Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.40 to 37.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Osaka Gas Co ranks #327 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Osaka Gas Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Osaka Gas Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.83% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 25.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.40 to a high of 37.06. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Osaka Gas Co's value of 20.83% is 32.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Osaka Gas Co ranks #327 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Osaka Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Osaka Gas Co's Gross Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Osaka Gas Co ranks #327 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Osaka Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Osaka Gas Co's value of 20.83% is 32.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Osaka Gas Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.40 to 37.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.02 vs. the industry median of 30.88, Osaka Gas 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 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. Osaka Gas Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.83% is 32.5% 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 Osaka Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Osaka Gas Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.83%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 25.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Osaka Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Osaka Gas Co (OSGSF) has a current Gross Margin % of 20.83%. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.73, compared to a current price of $37.59 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.83%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 25.02 and 32.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. Osaka Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Osaka Gas Co (OSGSF), the current Gross Margin % is 20.83% 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 Osaka Gas Co (OSGSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Osaka Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.59 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.73.
Key valuation signals for OSGSF:
Gross Margin %: 20.83% (17% below median its 10-year median of 25.02)
GF Value™: $24.73 vs. price of $37.59 (52% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#327 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSGSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Osaka Gas Co Ltd is a Japanese utility company involved in the production and supply of natural gas and electricity. The company operates through three segments. The Domestic Energy segment covers city gas production and supply, gas appliances, piping work, LNG and LPG sales, industrial gases, power generation, and electricity sales. The Life & Business Solutions segment engages in real estate development and leasing, information processing, and the sale of fine and carbon materials. The Overseas Energy segment focuses on natural gas and other energy development, investment, and supply. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic energy segment.
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