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Hokuyaku Takeyama HoldingsSSE:3055 +1.67%56 Gross Margin % is 7.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 7.58. GuruFocus rates SSE:3055 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円956.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Medical Distribution companies, Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings ranks worse than 89.66% on this metric.
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
Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings had a gross margin of 7.06% 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.
Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings 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.
SSE:3055 vs MCK, CAH, COR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings'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.
Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings Gross Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings'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.
Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings (SSE:3055) has a Gross Margin % of 7.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.58. Over the past decade, Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.03 to 7.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings ranks #104 out of 116 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 7.06% is near median its 10-year median of 7.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.03 to a high of 7.96. The Medical Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings' value of 7.06% is 52.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings ranks #104 out of 116 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings ranks #104 out of 116 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings' value of 7.06% is 52.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.03 to 7.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.58 vs. the industry median of 14.90, Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 14.90, based on 116 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. Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 7.06% is 52.6% 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 Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 14.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 7.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings (SSE:3055) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円956.39, compared to a current price of 円912.00 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.58 and 52.6% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 14.90. Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings (SSE:3055), the current Gross Margin % is 7.06% 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 Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings (SSE:3055) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円912.00 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円956.39.
GuruFocus considers Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SSE:3055:
Gross Margin %: 7.06% (near median its 10-year median of 7.58)
GF Value™: 円956.39 vs. price of 円912.00 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.6% below the Medical Distribution median (#104 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:3055 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hokuyaku Takeyama Holdings Inc is a medical device wholesaler. The company also distributes ethical drugs and general-purpose medicines. It offers repair services for medical instruments and manages real estate for physics and chemistry instruments.
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