Chubu Electric Power CoSTU:0C2 -0.58%67 Gross Margin % is 6.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 4.87. GuruFocus rates STU:0C2 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chubu Electric Power Co ranks worse than 94.3% on this metric.
STU:0C2's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.3% of 491
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.95
vs STU:0C2: 6.49
Chubu Electric Power Co had a gross margin of 6.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chubu Electric Power Co was 0.00% per year.
Chubu Electric Power Co (STU:0C2) 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
Chubu Electric Power Co had a gross margin of 6.28% 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.
Chubu Electric Power Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chubu Electric Power 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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Chubu Electric Power 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.
Chubu Electric Power Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chubu Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chubu Electric Power 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.
Chubu Electric Power Co (STU:0C2) has a Gross Margin % of 6.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chubu Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu Electric Power Co ranks #463 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is Chubu Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chubu Electric Power Co's current Gross Margin % of 6.28% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 4.87. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Chubu Electric Power Co's value of 6.28% is 79.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu Electric Power Co ranks #463 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chubu Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chubu Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chubu Electric Power Co ranks #463 out of 491 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chubu Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Chubu Electric Power Co's value of 6.28% is 79.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 30.95, Chubu Electric Power 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.95, based on 491 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. Chubu Electric Power Co's current Gross Margin % of 6.28% is 79.7% 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 Chubu Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chubu Electric Power Co's current Gross Margin % is 6.28%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 4.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chubu Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Electric Power Co (STU:0C2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.77, compared to a current price of €17.00 — trading 74% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.28%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 79.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. Chubu Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 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 Chubu Electric Power Co (STU:0C2), the current Gross Margin % is 6.28% 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 Chubu Electric Power Co (STU:0C2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.00 is trading 74% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.77.
GuruFocus considers Chubu Electric Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:0C2:
Gross Margin %: 6.28% (29% above median its 10-year median of 4.87)
GF Value™: €9.77 vs. price of €17.00 (74% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#463 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0C2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chubu Electric Power Co Inc is a Japanese electric utility firm that operates in the Chubu region in central Japan. The company operates through three segments. The JERA segment handles upstream fuel procurement, power generation, and the sale of electricity and gas. The Mirise segment engages in electricity and gas sales along with related services. The Power Grid segment provides power network services. The Others segment covers renewable energy subsidiaries, business creation and global business divisions, nuclear power, administrative functions, and other affiliated companies. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Mirise segment.
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