Seino Holdings CoSEOTF 90 Gross Margin % is 11.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 11.58. GuruFocus rates SEOTF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.68. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, Seino Holdings Co ranks worse than 72.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seino Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SEOTF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.18 Med: 11.58 Max: 12.12
Current: 12.03
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Seino Holdings Co was 12.12%. The lowest was 11.18%. And the median was 11.58%.
SEOTF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.59% of 985
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs SEOTF: 12.03
Seino Holdings Co had a gross margin of 11.18% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Seino Holdings Co was 0.90% per year.
Seino Holdings Co (OTCPK:SEOTF) 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
Seino Holdings Co had a gross margin of 11.18% 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.
Seino Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Seino Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seino Holdings 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.
SEOTF vs ODFL, XPO, SAIA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Seino Holdings 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.
Seino Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Seino Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seino Holdings 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.
Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF) has a Gross Margin % of 11.18% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seino Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.58. Over the past decade, Seino Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.18 to 12.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Seino Holdings Co ranks #715 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Seino Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Seino Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.18% is near median its 10-year median of 11.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.18 to a high of 12.12. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Seino Holdings Co's value of 11.18% is 45.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seino Holdings Co ranks #715 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seino Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seino Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Seino Holdings Co ranks #715 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Seino Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Seino Holdings Co's value of 11.18% is 45.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Seino Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.18 to 12.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.58 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Seino Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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. Seino Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.18% is 45.2% 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 Seino Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seino Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 11.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seino Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF) has a current Gross Margin % of 11.18%. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.68, compared to a current price of $15.84 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.58 and 45.2% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Seino Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF), the current Gross Margin % is 11.18% 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 Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seino Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.84 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.68.
Key valuation signals for SEOTF:
Gross Margin %: 11.18% (near median its 10-year median of 11.58)
GF Value™: $18.68 vs. price of $15.84 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.2% below the Transportation median (#715 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEOTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seino Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in transportation, logistics, automobile sales, goods sales, and real estate leasing. The company operates through four segments. The Transportation Business focuses on small-lot commercial cargo such as home delivery, moving, and chartering, along with freight transport using air, rail, and sea. It also provides warehousing, air transport agency, and non-life insurance agency services. The Automobile Sales Business deals in the sales and repair of trucks, passenger cars, and auto parts. The Goods Sales Business handles fuel, paper, and other products. The Real Estate Leasing Business manages subsidiaries engaged in leasing and the effective utilization of real estate assets. It generates majority revenue from Transportation business.
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