Nihon Chouzai Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Chouzai Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3341'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.91 Med: 17.39 Max: 18.17
Current: 15.91
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nihon Chouzai Co was 18.17%. The lowest was 15.91%. And the median was 17.39%.
TSE:3341's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 40.075
vs TSE:3341: 15.91
Nihon Chouzai Co had a gross margin of 15.88% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nihon Chouzai Co was -1.70% per year.
Nihon Chouzai Co (TSE:3341) 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
Nihon Chouzai Co had a gross margin of 15.88% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
Nihon Chouzai Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nihon Chouzai Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Chouzai 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.
Nihon Chouzai Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Nihon Chouzai 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.
Nihon Chouzai Co Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Nihon Chouzai Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Chouzai 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.
Nihon Chouzai Co (TSE:3341) has a Gross Margin % of 15.88% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nihon Chouzai Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.39. Over the past decade, Nihon Chouzai Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.91 to 18.17.
Is Nihon Chouzai Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nihon Chouzai Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.88% is near median its 10-year median of 17.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.91 to a high of 18.17. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.08. Nihon Chouzai Co's value of 15.88% is 60.4% below this industry median. Overall, Nihon Chouzai Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Chouzai Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
Nihon Chouzai Co's Gross Margin % of 15.88% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.08. Nihon Chouzai Co's value of 15.88% is 60.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Chouzai Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.91 to 18.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.39 vs. the industry median of 40.08, Nihon Chouzai 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.08, based on 630 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. Nihon Chouzai Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.88% is 60.4% 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 Nihon Chouzai Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Chouzai Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Chouzai Co stock overvalued right now?
Nihon Chouzai Co (TSE:3341) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.88%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,563.20, compared to a current price of 円3,925.00 — trading 151.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.39 and 60.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.08. Nihon Chouzai Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 10 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 Nihon Chouzai Co (TSE:3341), the current Gross Margin % is 15.88% as of Sep. 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 Nihon Chouzai Co (TSE:3341) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Chouzai Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,925.00 is trading 151.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,563.20.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3341:
Gross Margin %: 15.88% (near median its 10-year median of 17.39)
GF Value™: 円1,563.20 vs. price of 円3,925.00 (151.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Chouzai Co Ltd operates in the pharmaceutical industry. The company is organized into segments: Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Sales, and Healthcare Staffing Services and operates mainly from Japan. Through its operating segments, the firm manages a chain of pharmacies nationwide, manufactures and sells generic drugs, and provides staffing services that are specialized in pharmacy.
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