Taiyo Holdings CoTAYIF 58 Gross Margin % is 49.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 44.79. GuruFocus rates TAYIF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, Taiyo Holdings Co ranks better than 90.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiyo Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TAYIF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.14 Med: 44.79 Max: 48.96
Current: 48.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Taiyo Holdings Co was 48.96%. The lowest was 41.14%. And the median was 44.79%.
TAYIF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.73% of 1564
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.375
vs TAYIF: 48.96
Taiyo Holdings Co had a gross margin of 49.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Taiyo Holdings Co was 2.70% per year.
Taiyo Holdings Co (OTCPK:TAYIF) 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
Taiyo Holdings Co had a gross margin of 49.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Taiyo Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taiyo Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiyo 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taiyo 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.
Taiyo Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiyo Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiyo 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.
Taiyo Holdings Co (TAYIF) has a Gross Margin % of 49.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taiyo Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 44.79. Over the past decade, Taiyo Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.14 to 48.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiyo Holdings Co ranks #145 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Taiyo Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Taiyo Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.50% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 44.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.14 to a high of 48.96. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Taiyo Holdings Co's value of 49.50% is 111.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiyo Holdings Co ranks #145 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiyo Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiyo Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiyo Holdings Co ranks #145 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Taiyo Holdings Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Taiyo Holdings Co's value of 49.50% is 111.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiyo Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.14 to 48.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.79 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Taiyo Holdings Co 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 23.38, based on 1,564 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. Taiyo Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.50% is 111.8% 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 Taiyo Holdings Co 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. Taiyo Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 49.50%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 44.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiyo Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Holdings Co (TAYIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.59, compared to a current price of $31.32 — trading 100.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.50%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 44.79 and 111.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Taiyo Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Taiyo Holdings Co (TAYIF), the current Gross Margin % is 49.50% 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 Taiyo Holdings Co (TAYIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $31.32 is trading 100.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.59.
GuruFocus considers Taiyo Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TAYIF:
Gross Margin %: 49.50% (11% above median its 10-year median of 44.79)
GF Value™: $15.59 vs. price of $31.32 (100.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111.8% above the Chemicals median (#145 of 1564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TAYIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiyo Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturing company. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of Printed Wiring Board materials and chemical products for use in the electronic components and electronics industries. The firm divides its business into two segments: Electronics Materials and Medical and Pharmaceuticals. It is composed of four reportable segments divided by geographic area, namely Japan, China, Taiwan, Overseas, other and Korea.
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