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Taki Chemical Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taki Chemical Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4025'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.88 Med: 24.29 Max: 26.1
Current: 25.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Taki Chemical Co was 26.10%. The lowest was 19.88%. And the median was 24.29%.
TSE:4025's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.75% of 1558
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.465
vs TSE:4025: 25.41
Taki Chemical Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Taki Chemical Co was -1.90% per year.
Taki Chemical Co (TSE:4025) 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
Taki Chemical Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Taki Chemical Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taki Chemical Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taki Chemical 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 Chemicals subindustry, Taki Chemical 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.
Taki Chemical Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taki Chemical Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taki Chemical 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.
Taki Chemical Co (TSE:4025) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taki Chemical Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Taki Chemical Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.88 to 26.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Taki Chemical Co ranks #705 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Taki Chemical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Taki Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.88 to a high of 26.10. Based on the distribution chart, Taki Chemical Co ranks #705 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taki Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taki Chemical Co's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taki Chemical Co ranks #705 out of 1558 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Taki Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Historically, Taki Chemical Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.88 to 26.10 over the past decade. 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 23.47, based on 1,558 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. 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 Taki Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taki Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taki Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taki Chemical Co (TSE:4025) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,533.70, compared to a current price of 円4,830.00 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Taki Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Taki Chemical Co (TSE:4025), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 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 Taki Chemical Co (TSE:4025) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taki Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,830.00 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,533.70.
GuruFocus considers Taki Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4025:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円4,533.70 vs. price of 円4,830.00 (6.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4025 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taki Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in chemical business. Its business is divided into Water Treatment Chemicals and Functional Materials. The company's product includes Basic Aluminum Lactate, Mono Aluminum Phosphate, Hydrated Silica, and others.
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