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Kikuchi Seisakusho CoTSE:3444 +2.91%51 Gross Margin % is 19.23% as of Jan. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 17.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:3444 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円419.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Kikuchi Seisakusho Co ranks worse than 68.83% on this metric.
TSE:3444's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.83% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs TSE:3444: 19.96
Kikuchi Seisakusho Co had a gross margin of 19.23% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kikuchi Seisakusho Co was 11.90% per year.
Kikuchi Seisakusho Co (TSE:3444) 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
Kikuchi Seisakusho Co had a gross margin of 19.23% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Kikuchi Seisakusho Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kikuchi Seisakusho Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kikuchi Seisakusho 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.
TSE:3444 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kikuchi Seisakusho 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.
Kikuchi Seisakusho Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kikuchi Seisakusho Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kikuchi Seisakusho 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.
Kikuchi Seisakusho Co (TSE:3444) has a Gross Margin % of 19.23% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kikuchi Seisakusho Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 17.23. Over the past decade, Kikuchi Seisakusho Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.82 to 23.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Kikuchi Seisakusho Co ranks #2062 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Kikuchi Seisakusho Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kikuchi Seisakusho Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.23% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 17.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.82 to a high of 23.33. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Kikuchi Seisakusho Co's value of 19.23% is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kikuchi Seisakusho Co ranks #2062 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kikuchi Seisakusho Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kikuchi Seisakusho Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kikuchi Seisakusho Co ranks #2062 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kikuchi Seisakusho Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Kikuchi Seisakusho Co's value of 19.23% is 28.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kikuchi Seisakusho Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.82 to 23.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.23 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Kikuchi Seisakusho 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Kikuchi Seisakusho Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.23% is 28.2% 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 Kikuchi Seisakusho Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kikuchi Seisakusho Co's current Gross Margin % is 19.23%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 17.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kikuchi Seisakusho Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikuchi Seisakusho Co (TSE:3444) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円419.36, compared to a current price of 円1,024.00 — trading 144.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.23%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 17.23 and 28.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Kikuchi Seisakusho Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Kikuchi Seisakusho Co (TSE:3444), the current Gross Margin % is 19.23% as of Jan. 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 Kikuchi Seisakusho Co (TSE:3444) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kikuchi Seisakusho Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,024.00 is trading 144.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円419.36.
GuruFocus considers Kikuchi Seisakusho Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3444:
Gross Margin %: 19.23% (12% above median its 10-year median of 17.23)
GF Value™: 円419.36 vs. price of 円1,024.00 (144.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.2% below the Industrial Products median (#2062 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3444 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kikuchi Seisakusho Co Ltd is engaged in the prototyping and mass production design, manufacturing, and sales of metal and plastic products. The company also designs and manufactures molds, machine tools, and various robots. Its processed products are used in office equipment, information and communication devices, medical and optical equipment, automotive parts, and audio equipment. The company offers integrated services from prototyping to mass production with a focus on high precision and short turnaround times.
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