Osaka Steel CoOSKXF 65 Gross Margin % is 8.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 11.62. GuruFocus rates OSKXF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Steel companies, Osaka Steel Co ranks worse than 69.01% on this metric.
Osaka Steel Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Osaka Steel Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSKXF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.01 Med: 11.62 Max: 19.49
Current: 8.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Osaka Steel Co was 19.49%. The lowest was 8.01%. And the median was 11.62%.
OSKXF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.01% of 597
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.6
vs OSKXF: 8.01
Osaka Steel Co had a gross margin of 8.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Osaka Steel Co was -2.50% per year.
Osaka Steel Co (OTCPK:OSKXF) 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 Steel Co had a gross margin of 8.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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 Steel Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Osaka Steel Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Osaka Steel 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 Steel subindustry, Osaka Steel 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 Steel Co Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Osaka Steel Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Osaka Steel 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 Steel Co (OSKXF) has a Gross Margin % of 8.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Osaka Steel Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 11.62. Over the past decade, Osaka Steel Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.01 to 19.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Osaka Steel Co ranks #412 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Osaka Steel Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Osaka Steel Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.47% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 11.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.01 to a high of 19.49. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Osaka Steel Co's value of 8.47% is 32.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Osaka Steel Co ranks #412 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Osaka Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Osaka Steel Co's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Osaka Steel Co ranks #412 out of 597 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Osaka Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Osaka Steel Co's value of 8.47% is 32.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Osaka Steel Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.01 to 19.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.62 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Osaka Steel 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 a Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 597 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 Steel Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.47% is 32.8% 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 Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Osaka Steel Co's current Gross Margin % is 8.47%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 11.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Osaka Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Osaka Steel Co (OSKXF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.30, compared to a current price of $15.81 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.47%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 11.62 and 32.8% below the Steel industry median of 12.60. Osaka Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Osaka Steel Co (OSKXF), the current Gross Margin % is 8.47% 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 Steel Co (OSKXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Osaka Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.81 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.30.
GuruFocus considers Osaka Steel Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSKXF:
Gross Margin %: 8.47% (27% below median its 10-year median of 11.62)
GF Value™: $18.30 vs. price of $15.81 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.8% below the Steel median (#412 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSKXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Osaka Steel Co Ltd manufactures and sells steel products, such as Equal angles, unequal angles, channels, I-beams, round bars, deformed bars, mechanical joints for reinforcing bars, rails, elevator guide rails, colored angles, colored channels, billets and other semi-finished steel products. It also provides delivery services and premises operation business.
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