The historical rank and industry rank for Nissan Chemical's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:NSC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.83 Med: 44.09 Max: 48.61
Current: 46.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nissan Chemical was 48.61%. The lowest was 40.83%. And the median was 44.09%.
STU:NSC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.31% of 1565
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.38
vs STU:NSC: 46.39
Nissan Chemical had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nissan Chemical was 1.10% per year.
Nissan Chemical (STU:NSC) 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
Nissan Chemical had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Nissan Chemical Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nissan Chemical Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nissan Chemical'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Nissan Chemical'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.
Nissan Chemical Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nissan Chemical's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nissan Chemical'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.
Nissan Chemical (STU:NSC) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nissan Chemical and its competitors. Over the past decade, Nissan Chemical's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.83 to 48.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Nissan Chemical ranks #183 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Nissan Chemical's Gross Margin % too high?
Nissan Chemical's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.83 to a high of 48.61. Based on the distribution chart, Nissan Chemical ranks #183 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nissan Chemical has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nissan Chemical's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nissan Chemical ranks #183 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nissan Chemical in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Historically, Nissan Chemical's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.83 to 48.61 over the past decade. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.38, based on 1,565 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. 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 Nissan Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nissan Chemical's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nissan Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Nissan Chemical (STU:NSC) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.31, compared to a current price of €45.20 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Nissan Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 5 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 Nissan Chemical (STU:NSC), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Nissan Chemical (STU:NSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissan Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €45.20 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.31.
Key valuation signals for STU:NSC:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €34.31 vs. price of €45.20 (31.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:NSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nissan Chemical Corp manufactures and sells chemicals, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical products. The company operates through six segments. The Agricultural Chemicals segment offers pesticides, plant growth regulators, and veterinary drug ingredients. The Chemicals segment provides basic and fine chemicals such as acids, ammonia, epoxies, and flame retardants. The Functional Materials segment supplies display and semiconductor materials, polyimides, abrasives, and surface treatment agents. The Healthcare segment develops pharmaceutical ingredients and offers contract problem-solving services. The Wholesale segment handles chemical product distribution. The Others segment includes fertilizers, landscaping, transportation, plant engineering, and sulfuric acid production.
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