Vital KSK HoldingsTSE:3151 +0.99%69 Gross Margin % is 8.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 7.98. GuruFocus rates TSE:3151 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,322.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Medical Distribution companies, Vital KSK Holdings ranks worse than 80.17% 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
Vital KSK Holdings had a gross margin of 8.80% 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.
Vital KSK Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vital KSK Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vital KSK Holdings'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:3151 vs MCK, CAH, COR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Vital KSK Holdings'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.
Vital KSK Holdings Gross Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Vital KSK Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vital KSK Holdings'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.
Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) has a Gross Margin % of 8.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vital KSK Holdings and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 7.98. Over the past decade, Vital KSK Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.12 to 8.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Vital KSK Holdings ranks #93 out of 116 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Vital KSK Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Vital KSK Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 8.80% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 7.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.12 to a high of 8.22. The Medical Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Vital KSK Holdings' value of 8.80% is 40.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vital KSK Holdings ranks #93 out of 116 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vital KSK Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vital KSK Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Vital KSK Holdings ranks #93 out of 116 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vital KSK Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Vital KSK Holdings' value of 8.80% is 40.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Vital KSK Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.12 to 8.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.98 vs. the industry median of 14.90, Vital KSK Holdings 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 14.90, based on 116 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. Vital KSK Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 8.80% is 40.9% 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 Vital KSK Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 14.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vital KSK Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 8.80%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 7.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vital KSK Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,322.65, compared to a current price of 円1,535.00 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.80%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 7.98 and 40.9% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 14.90. Vital KSK Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151), the current Gross Margin % is 8.80% 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 Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital KSK Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,535.00 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,322.65.
GuruFocus considers Vital KSK Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3151:
Gross Margin %: 8.80% (10% above median its 10-year median of 7.98)
GF Value™: 円1,322.65 vs. price of 円1,535.00 (16.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.9% below the Medical Distribution median (#93 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vital KSK Holdings Inc engaged in the wholesale and retail of pharmaceutical products. It operates through the Pharmaceutical Wholesale and Other segments. The Pharmaceutical Wholesale segment sells medicines, diagnostics, and medical devices to hospitals, medical institutions, and health practitioners. The Other segment includes retail of pharmaceutical products, wholesale of agrochemical and veterinary drugs, transportation, nursing care services, and medical consultancies. All the business activity of the group is primarily functioned through Japan and distributes its product within the Korean and to overseas market.
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