Sanken Electric CoSANJF 53 Gross Margin % is 0.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 26.56. GuruFocus rates SANJF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.37. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Semiconductors companies, Sanken Electric Co ranks worse than 85.93% on this metric.
Sanken Electric Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -16.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanken Electric Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SANJF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.35 Med: 26.56 Max: 37.13
Current: 9.36
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sanken Electric Co was 37.13%. The lowest was 9.35%. And the median was 26.56%.
SANJF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.93% of 1009
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs SANJF: 9.36
Sanken Electric Co had a gross margin of 0.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sanken Electric Co was -16.20% per year.
Sanken Electric Co (OTCPK:SANJF) 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
Sanken Electric Co had a gross margin of 0.68% 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.
Sanken Electric Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanken Electric Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanken Electric 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.
SANJF vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Sanken Electric 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.
Sanken Electric Co Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sanken Electric Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanken Electric 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.
Sanken Electric Co (SANJF) has a Gross Margin % of 0.68% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanken Electric Co and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 26.56. Over the past decade, Sanken Electric Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.35 to 37.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanken Electric Co ranks #867 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Sanken Electric Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sanken Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 0.68% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 26.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.35 to a high of 37.13. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Sanken Electric Co's value of 0.68% is 97.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanken Electric Co ranks #867 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanken Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanken Electric Co's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sanken Electric Co ranks #867 out of 1009 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanken Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Sanken Electric Co's value of 0.68% is 97.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanken Electric Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.35 to 37.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.56 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Sanken Electric 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,009 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. Sanken Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 0.68% is 97.7% 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 Sanken Electric Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanken Electric Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.68%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 26.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanken Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Sanken Electric Co (SANJF) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.37, compared to a current price of $52.09 — trading 183.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.68%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 26.56 and 97.7% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Sanken Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Sanken Electric Co (SANJF), the current Gross Margin % is 0.68% 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 Sanken Electric Co (SANJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanken Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $52.09 is trading 183.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.37.
Key valuation signals for SANJF:
Gross Margin %: 0.68% (97% below median its 10-year median of 26.56)
GF Value™: $18.37 vs. price of $52.09 (183.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.7% below the Semiconductors median (#867 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SANJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanken Electric Co Ltd manufactures, sells, and purchases electric equipment and apparatuses. Its product lineup includes semiconductors, power line filters, inverters, DC power supplies, and other items. Products are offered to the automotive, power supply, LED, and other markets for purposes such as meeting global energy conservation regulations. Semiconductors are the company's leading sales generator and find use in automobiles, home appliances, and industrial automation. In addition to having its equipment manufactured domestically (Japan), and in regions such as North America, the company has stationed sales offices in each region to work with clients and meet specific needs.
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