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Tomen DevicesTSE:2737 +7.01%76 Gross Margin % is 3.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 2.98. GuruFocus rates TSE:2737 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円10,323.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Tomen Devices ranks worse than 91.79% on this metric.
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
Tomen Devices had a gross margin of 3.57% 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.
Tomen Devices Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tomen Devices Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tomen Devices'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.
TSE:2737 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Tomen Devices'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.
Tomen Devices Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Tomen Devices's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tomen Devices'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.
Tomen Devices (TSE:2737) has a Gross Margin % of 3.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tomen Devices and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 2.98. Over the past decade, Tomen Devices' Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.11 to 3.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Tomen Devices ranks #928 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Tomen Devices' Gross Margin % too high?
Tomen Devices' current Gross Margin % of 3.57% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 3.86. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Tomen Devices' value of 3.57% is 87.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tomen Devices ranks #928 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tomen Devices has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tomen Devices' Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Tomen Devices ranks #928 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tomen Devices in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Tomen Devices' value of 3.57% is 87.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Tomen Devices' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.11 to 3.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.98 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Tomen Devices 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. Tomen Devices's current Gross Margin % of 3.57% is 87.9% 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 Tomen Devices and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tomen Devices's current Gross Margin % is 3.57%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tomen Devices stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tomen Devices (TSE:2737) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円10,323.67, compared to a current price of 円16,180.00 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.57%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.98 and 87.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Tomen Devices' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Tomen Devices (TSE:2737), the current Gross Margin % is 3.57% 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 Tomen Devices (TSE:2737) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tomen Devices stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円16,180.00 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円10,323.67.
GuruFocus considers Tomen Devices to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2737:
Gross Margin %: 3.57% (20% above median its 10-year median of 2.98)
GF Value™: 円10,323.67 vs. price of 円16,180.00 (56.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.9% below the Semiconductors median (#928 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2737 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tomen Devices Corp is a Japan-based company operating in the semiconductor sector. The company is mainly engaged in the production and sales of semiconductors and electronic parts. It offers memory products, system large scale integration (LSI) products, thin film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal panels and fluorescent display tubes.
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