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Shoei Yakuhin CoTSE:3537 -0.49%71 Gross Margin % is 7.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 8.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:3537 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,628.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Shoei Yakuhin Co ranks worse than 86.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shoei Yakuhin Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3537'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.69 Med: 8.18 Max: 8.65
Current: 8.04
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shoei Yakuhin Co was 8.65%. The lowest was 7.69%. And the median was 8.18%.
TSE:3537's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.13% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs TSE:3537: 8.04
Shoei Yakuhin Co had a gross margin of 7.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shoei Yakuhin Co was -0.20% per year.
Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537) 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
Shoei Yakuhin Co had a gross margin of 7.99% 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.
Shoei Yakuhin Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shoei Yakuhin Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoei Yakuhin 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:3537 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Shoei Yakuhin 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.
Shoei Yakuhin Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shoei Yakuhin Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoei Yakuhin 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.
Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537) has a Gross Margin % of 7.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shoei Yakuhin Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.18. Over the past decade, Shoei Yakuhin Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.69 to 8.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoei Yakuhin Co ranks #1341 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Shoei Yakuhin Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shoei Yakuhin Co's current Gross Margin % of 7.99% is near median its 10-year median of 8.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.69 to a high of 8.65. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Shoei Yakuhin Co's value of 7.99% is 66% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoei Yakuhin Co ranks #1341 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shoei Yakuhin Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoei Yakuhin Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shoei Yakuhin Co ranks #1341 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shoei Yakuhin Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Shoei Yakuhin Co's value of 7.99% is 66% below this benchmark. Historically, Shoei Yakuhin Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.69 to 8.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.18 vs. the industry median of 23.49, Shoei Yakuhin 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.49, based on 1,557 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. Shoei Yakuhin Co's current Gross Margin % of 7.99% is 66% 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 Shoei Yakuhin Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoei Yakuhin Co's current Gross Margin % is 7.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoei Yakuhin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,628.59, compared to a current price of 円1,638.00 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.18 and 66% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. Shoei Yakuhin Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537), the current Gross Margin % is 7.99% 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 Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoei Yakuhin Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,638.00 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,628.59.
GuruFocus considers Shoei Yakuhin Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3537:
Gross Margin %: 7.99% (near median its 10-year median of 8.18)
GF Value™: 円1,628.59 vs. price of 円1,638.00 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66% below the Chemicals median (#1341 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3537 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoei Yakuhin Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products, daily goods, and civil engineering materials. The company operates under three main reporting segments: Chemical Products, Daily Goods, and Civil Engineering Materials. The Chemical Products segment includes items such as fatty alcohols, fatty acids, surfactants, and other chemical products. The Daily Goods segment focuses on detergents and various hygiene-related products. The Civil Engineering Materials segment provides soil improvement materials, repair agents, and environmental improvement materials.
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