The historical rank and industry rank for Ashimori Industry Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
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in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 19.835 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Ashimori Industry Co had a gross margin of 16.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ashimori Industry Co was 0.00% per year.
Ashimori Industry Co (TSE:3526) 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
Ashimori Industry Co had a gross margin of 16.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Ashimori Industry Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ashimori Industry Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashimori Industry 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Ashimori Industry 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.
Ashimori Industry Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ashimori Industry Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashimori Industry 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.
Ashimori Industry Co (TSE:3526) has a Gross Margin % of 16.92% as of Mar. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ashimori Industry Co and its competitors.
Is Ashimori Industry Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Ashimori Industry Co's current Gross Margin % is 16.92%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Ashimori Industry Co's value of 16.92% is 14.7% below this industry median. Overall, Ashimori Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashimori Industry Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
Ashimori Industry Co's Gross Margin % of 16.92% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Ashimori Industry Co's value of 16.92% is 14.7% below this benchmark. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,310 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. Ashimori Industry Co's current Gross Margin % of 16.92% is 14.7% 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 Ashimori Industry Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashimori Industry Co's current Gross Margin % is 16.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashimori Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Ashimori Industry Co (TSE:3526) has a current Gross Margin % of 16.92%. The current Gross Margin % is 16.92% and 14.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Ashimori Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100. 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 Ashimori Industry Co (TSE:3526), the current Gross Margin % is 16.92% as of Mar. 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.
Ashimori Industry Co Ltd is engaged in producing rubber-lined fire hoses, industrial materials employing synthetic fibers, automotive seat belts, Synthetic fiber canvas for industrial applications, and pipeline relining systems, etc.
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