Sakai Chemical Industry CoSACIF +5.43%40 Gross Margin % is 23.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 21.84. GuruFocus rates SACIF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, Sakai Chemical Industry Co ranks better than 54.99% on this metric.
Sakai Chemical Industry Co (OTCPK:SACIF) 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
Sakai Chemical Industry Co had a gross margin of 23.80% 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.
Sakai Chemical Industry Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sakai Chemical Industry 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sakai Chemical Industry 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.
Sakai Chemical Industry Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sakai Chemical Industry Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sakai Chemical Industry 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.
Sakai Chemical Industry Co (SACIF) has a Gross Margin % of 23.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sakai Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.84. Over the past decade, Sakai Chemical Industry Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.28 to 26.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Sakai Chemical Industry Co ranks #704 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Sakai Chemical Industry Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sakai Chemical Industry Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.80% is near median its 10-year median of 21.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.28 to a high of 26.26. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Sakai Chemical Industry Co's value of 23.80% is 1.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sakai Chemical Industry Co ranks #704 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sakai Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakai Chemical Industry Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sakai Chemical Industry Co ranks #704 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sakai Chemical Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Sakai Chemical Industry Co's value of 23.80% is 1.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sakai Chemical Industry Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.28 to 26.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.84 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Sakai Chemical Industry 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.38, based on 1,564 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. Sakai Chemical Industry Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.80% is 1.8% 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 Sakai Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sakai Chemical Industry Co's current Gross Margin % is 23.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakai Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakai Chemical Industry Co (SACIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.85, compared to a current price of $29.50 — trading 86.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.84 and 1.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Sakai Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Sakai Chemical Industry Co (SACIF), the current Gross Margin % is 23.80% 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 Sakai Chemical Industry Co (SACIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakai Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.50 is trading 86.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.85.
GuruFocus considers Sakai Chemical Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SACIF:
Gross Margin %: 23.80% (near median its 10-year median of 21.84)
GF Value™: $15.85 vs. price of $29.50 (86.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% above the Chemicals median (#704 of 1564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SACIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sakai Chemical Industry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products. The company operates through five business divisions including Inorganic chemicals, Plastic Additives, Catalysts, Electronic Materials, and Advanced Materials. Its products are used in various applications including paints, inks, plastics, electronic materials, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and additives.
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