Chugai Mining CoTSE:1491 +0.41%70 Gross Margin % is 1.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:1491 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,822.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Metals & Mining companies, Chugai Mining Co ranks worse than 89.68% on this metric.
Chugai Mining Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -17.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chugai Mining Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1491'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8 Med: 2.48 Max: 7.34
Current: 1.8
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chugai Mining Co was 7.34%. The lowest was 1.80%. And the median was 2.48%.
TSE:1491's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.68% of 727
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs TSE:1491: 1.80
Chugai Mining Co had a gross margin of 1.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chugai Mining Co was -17.60% per year.
Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) 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
Chugai Mining Co had a gross margin of 1.72% 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.
Chugai Mining Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chugai Mining Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chugai Mining 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 Gold subindustry, Chugai Mining 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.
Chugai Mining Co Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Chugai Mining Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chugai Mining 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.
Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) has a Gross Margin % of 1.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chugai Mining Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.48. Over the past decade, Chugai Mining Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.80 to 7.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #652 out of 727 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Chugai Mining Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chugai Mining Co's current Gross Margin % of 1.72% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 7.34. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Chugai Mining Co's value of 1.72% is 93.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #652 out of 727 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chugai Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugai Mining Co's Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Chugai Mining Co ranks #652 out of 727 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chugai Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Chugai Mining Co's value of 1.72% is 93.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Chugai Mining Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.80 to 7.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.48 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Chugai Mining 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 727 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. Chugai Mining Co's current Gross Margin % of 1.72% is 93.4% 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 Chugai Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chugai Mining Co's current Gross Margin % is 1.72%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugai Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,822.30, compared to a current price of 円726.00 — trading 60.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 1.72%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.48 and 93.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Chugai Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491), the current Gross Margin % is 1.72% 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 Chugai Mining Co (TSE:1491) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugai Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円726.00 is trading 60.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,822.30.
GuruFocus considers Chugai Mining Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1491:
Gross Margin %: 1.72% (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.48)
GF Value™: 円1,822.30 vs. price of 円726.00 (60.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#652 of 727)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1491 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chugai Mining Co Ltd is a Japanese company which is engaged in the collecting, refining, retailing, and processing precious metals. It is also engaged in trading, brokering, and leasing of real estate. In addition, the company is involved in the designing, manufacturing, the wholesale and retail sale of licensed merchandise.
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