Sanyo Chemical IndustriesSYCHF 73 Gross Margin % is 26.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 22.14. GuruFocus rates SYCHF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.95. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks better than 56.35% on this metric.
Sanyo Chemical Industries (OTCPK:SYCHF) 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
Sanyo Chemical Industries had a gross margin of 26.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanyo Chemical Industries 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sanyo Chemical Industries'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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sanyo Chemical Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Chemical Industries'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.
Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) has a Gross Margin % of 26.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanyo Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 22.14. Over the past decade, Sanyo Chemical Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.36 to 25.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #681 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Sanyo Chemical Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Sanyo Chemical Industries' current Gross Margin % of 26.35% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 22.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.36 to a high of 25.94. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Sanyo Chemical Industries' value of 26.35% is 12.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #681 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Chemical Industries' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sanyo Chemical Industries ranks #681 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sanyo Chemical Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Sanyo Chemical Industries' value of 26.35% is 12.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Chemical Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.36 to 25.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.14 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Sanyo Chemical Industries 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Sanyo Chemical Industries's current Gross Margin % of 26.35% is 12.8% 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Chemical Industries's current Gross Margin % is 26.35%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 22.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) has a current Gross Margin % of 26.35%. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.95, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.35%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 22.14 and 12.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Sanyo Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF), the current Gross Margin % is 26.35% 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 Sanyo Chemical Industries (SYCHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.55 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.95.
Key valuation signals for SYCHF:
Gross Margin %: 26.35% (19% above median its 10-year median of 22.14)
GF Value™: $21.95 vs. price of $32.55 (48.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.8% above the Chemicals median (#681 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SYCHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes its operations into four primary segments based on product type. The toiletries and health care segment, which generates the most revenue of any segment, sells disposable baby diapers, surfactants used to produce hair care products and detergents, and base materials for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The petroleum and automotives segment sells polyurethane used to produce automobile seats and interior components as well as fuel additives. The plastics and textiles and information and electronics segment sells a variety of plastic products for consumers as well as the transportation and electronics industries. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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