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Asahi Printing CoTSE:3951 -0.22%70 Gross Margin % is 20.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 22.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:3951 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円990.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Asahi Printing Co ranks better than 52.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asahi Printing Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3951'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.44 Med: 22.58 Max: 23.75
Current: 22.31
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Asahi Printing Co was 23.75%. The lowest was 21.44%. And the median was 22.58%.
TSE:3951's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.42% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.51
vs TSE:3951: 22.31
Asahi Printing Co had a gross margin of 20.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asahi Printing Co was -0.60% per year.
Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) 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
Asahi Printing Co had a gross margin of 20.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Asahi Printing Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asahi Printing Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asahi Printing 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:3951 vs SW, AMCR, PKG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Asahi Printing 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.
Asahi Printing Co Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asahi Printing Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Printing 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.
Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) has a Gross Margin % of 20.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asahi Printing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.58. Over the past decade, Asahi Printing Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.44 to 23.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #187 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Asahi Printing Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Asahi Printing Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.76% is near median its 10-year median of 22.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.44 to a high of 23.75. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.51. Asahi Printing Co's value of 20.76% is 3.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #187 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asahi Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Printing Co's Gross Margin % compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Asahi Printing Co ranks #187 out of 393 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Asahi Printing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.51. Asahi Printing Co's value of 20.76% is 3.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Asahi Printing Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.44 to 23.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.58 vs. the industry median of 21.51, Asahi Printing 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.51, based on 393 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. Asahi Printing Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.76% is 3.5% 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 Asahi Printing Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Printing Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円990.69, compared to a current price of 円904.00 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.58 and 3.5% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.51. Asahi Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951), the current Gross Margin % is 20.76% 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 Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Printing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円904.00 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円990.69.
GuruFocus considers Asahi Printing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3951:
Gross Margin %: 20.76% (near median its 10-year median of 22.58)
GF Value™: 円990.69 vs. price of 円904.00 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.5% below the Packaging & Containers median (#187 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3951 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahi Printing Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of printing and packaging materials. In addition, the company also engages in the temporary staffing business. The company operates in three segments, which include the Printing and packaging business, the Packaging Systems Sales Business, and Others.
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