SDCKF (Sodick Co) Gross Margin %: 33.91% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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What is Sodick Co Gross Margin %?

Sodick Co SDCKF +17.04% 69 Gross Margin % is 33.91% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 33.77. GuruFocus rates SDCKF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.95. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, Sodick Co ranks better than 70.72% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sodick Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $52.7 Mil. Sodick Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $155.4 Mil. Therefore, Sodick Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 33.91%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Sodick Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SDCKF' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.7   Med: 33.77   Max: 36.54
Current: 35.43


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Sodick Co was 36.54%. The lowest was 28.70%. And the median was 33.77%.

SDCKF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
70.72% of 2999 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.78 vs SDCKF: 35.43

Sodick Co had a gross margin of 33.91% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sodick Co was 0.70% per year.


Sodick Co  (OTCPK:SDCKF) 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

Sodick Co had a gross margin of 33.91% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.


Sodick Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Sodick Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sodick 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.

Sodick Co Gross Margin % Chart

Sodick Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Sodick Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SDCKF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sodick 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.


Sodick Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sodick Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sodick Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Sodick Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Sodick Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=180.9 / 516.769
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(516.769 - 335.856) / 516.769
=35.01 %

Sodick Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=52.7 / 155.38
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(155.38 - 102.685) / 155.38
=33.91 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 33.91% mean?
Sodick Co (SDCKF) has a Gross Margin % of 33.91% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sodick Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.77. Over the past decade, Sodick Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.70 to 36.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Sodick Co ranks #878 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Sodick Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sodick Co's current Gross Margin % of 33.91% is near median its 10-year median of 33.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.70 to a high of 36.54. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. Sodick Co's value of 33.91% is 26.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sodick Co ranks #878 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sodick Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sodick Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sodick Co ranks #878 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sodick Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. Sodick Co's value of 33.91% is 26.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sodick Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.70 to 36.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.77 vs. the industry median of 26.78, Sodick 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.78, based on 2,999 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. Sodick Co's current Gross Margin % of 33.91% is 26.6% 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 Sodick Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sodick Co's current Gross Margin % is 33.91%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sodick Co stock overvalued right now?
Sodick Co (SDCKF) has a current Gross Margin % of 33.91%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.95, compared to a current price of $5.77 — trading 95.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.91%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.77 and 26.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.78. Sodick Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Sodick Co (SDCKF), the current Gross Margin % is 33.91% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sodick Co (SDCKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sodick Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.77 is trading 95.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.95.

Key valuation signals for SDCKF:

  • Gross Margin %: 33.91% (near median its 10-year median of 33.77)
  • GF Value™: $2.95 vs. price of $5.77 (95.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.6% above the Industrial Products median (#878 of 2999)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SDCKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sodick Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6143:Japan
Address 3-12-1 Nakamachidai, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, JPN, 224-8522
Sodick Co Ltd is the manufacturer of electrical discharge machines (EDM). The company operates through three segments namely Machine tools operations, Industrial machinery operations, and Food processing machinery operations. It offers various machine tools products such as die-sinker, wire-cut, and small-hole drilling EDMs, horizontal injection molding machine, noodle producing the machine, powder mill, linear motor and linear motor drivers and many more.
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