Toagosei CoTOAGF 84 Gross Margin % is 29.55% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 28.33. GuruFocus rates TOAGF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.43. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, Toagosei Co ranks better than 64.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Toagosei Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TOAGF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.96 Med: 28.33 Max: 29.64
Current: 29.64
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Toagosei Co was 29.64%. The lowest was 25.96%. And the median was 28.33%.
TOAGF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.12% of 1555
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.44
vs TOAGF: 29.64
Toagosei Co had a gross margin of 29.55% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Toagosei Co was -0.40% per year.
Toagosei Co (OTCPK:TOAGF) 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
Toagosei Co had a gross margin of 29.55% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Toagosei Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Toagosei Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Toagosei 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, Toagosei 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.
Toagosei Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Toagosei Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Toagosei 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.
Toagosei Co (TOAGF) has a Gross Margin % of 29.55% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Toagosei Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.33. Over the past decade, Toagosei Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.96 to 29.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Toagosei Co ranks #558 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Toagosei Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Toagosei Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.55% is near median its 10-year median of 28.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.96 to a high of 29.64. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Toagosei Co's value of 29.55% is 26.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Toagosei Co ranks #558 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Toagosei Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toagosei Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Toagosei Co ranks #558 out of 1555 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Toagosei Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Toagosei Co's value of 29.55% is 26.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Toagosei Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.96 to 29.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.33 vs. the industry median of 23.44, Toagosei 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 23.44, based on 1,555 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. Toagosei Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.55% is 26.1% 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 Toagosei Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Toagosei Co's current Gross Margin % is 29.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toagosei Co stock overvalued right now?
Toagosei Co (TOAGF) has a current Gross Margin % of 29.55%. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.43, compared to a current price of $10.73 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.33 and 26.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.44. Toagosei Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Toagosei Co (TOAGF), the current Gross Margin % is 29.55% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Toagosei Co (TOAGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toagosei Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.73 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.43.
Key valuation signals for TOAGF:
Gross Margin %: 29.55% (near median its 10-year median of 28.33)
GF Value™: $9.43 vs. price of $10.73 (13.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.1% above the Chemicals median (#558 of 1555)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TOAGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Toagosei Co Ltd manufactures and sells a wide range of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company operates through five business segments. The Polymer and Oligomer Business, its key segment, provides acrylate esters, acrylic polymers, and UV-curable resins used in paints, textiles, cosmetics, and electronics. The Core Chemicals Business supplies caustic soda, sulfuric acid, and sodium hypochlorite for paper, fertilizer, and water treatment applications. The Adhesive Materials Business offers adhesives and related products. The High-performance Materials Business provides electronic and construction materials. The Resin Processed Products Business sells piping equipment and nursing care products. Majority revenue is generated in Japan.
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