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Ishiharangyo KaishaTSE:4028 +7.30%70 Gross Margin % is 36.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 29.96. GuruFocus rates TSE:4028 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,814.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Chemicals companies, Ishiharangyo Kaisha ranks better than 69.92% on this metric.
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
Ishiharangyo Kaisha had a gross margin of 36.55% 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.
Ishiharangyo Kaisha Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ishiharangyo Kaisha Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ishiharangyo Kaisha'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:4028 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ishiharangyo Kaisha'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.
Ishiharangyo Kaisha Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ishiharangyo Kaisha's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ishiharangyo Kaisha'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.
Ishiharangyo Kaisha (TSE:4028) has a Gross Margin % of 36.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ishiharangyo Kaisha and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 29.96. Over the past decade, Ishiharangyo Kaisha's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.35 to 33.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Ishiharangyo Kaisha ranks #469 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Ishiharangyo Kaisha's Gross Margin % too high?
Ishiharangyo Kaisha's current Gross Margin % of 36.55% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 29.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.35 to a high of 33.61. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Ishiharangyo Kaisha's value of 36.55% is 55.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ishiharangyo Kaisha ranks #469 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ishiharangyo Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ishiharangyo Kaisha's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ishiharangyo Kaisha ranks #469 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ishiharangyo Kaisha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Ishiharangyo Kaisha's value of 36.55% is 55.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ishiharangyo Kaisha's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.35 to 33.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.96 vs. the industry median of 23.52, Ishiharangyo Kaisha has consistently been above 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 23.52, based on 1,559 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. Ishiharangyo Kaisha's current Gross Margin % of 36.55% is 55.4% above 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 Ishiharangyo Kaisha and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ishiharangyo Kaisha's current Gross Margin % is 36.55%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 29.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ishiharangyo Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishiharangyo Kaisha (TSE:4028) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,814.18, compared to a current price of 円2,984.00 — trading 64.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.55%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 29.96 and 55.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.52. Ishiharangyo Kaisha'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 Ishiharangyo Kaisha (TSE:4028), the current Gross Margin % is 36.55% 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 Ishiharangyo Kaisha (TSE:4028) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ishiharangyo Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,984.00 is trading 64.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,814.18.
GuruFocus considers Ishiharangyo Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4028:
Gross Margin %: 36.55% (22% above median its 10-year median of 29.96)
GF Value™: 円1,814.18 vs. price of 円2,984.00 (64.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.4% above the Chemicals median (#469 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4028 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of agricultural chemicals in Japan. The company's core business activities are categorized into three key segments - Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Chemicals, and Other Businesses. Its product line consists of titanium dioxide products, environmental products such as gypsum and iron oxide stably, pharmaceuticals, battery materials and organic intermediates. Its primary geographic markets are Japan, Asia, America, Europe, and other.
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