Shikoku Kasei HoldingsTSE:4099 -2.00%78 Gross Margin % is 46.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 40.70. GuruFocus rates TSE:4099 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,209.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,556 Chemicals companies, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks better than 86.63% 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
Shikoku Kasei Holdings had a gross margin of 46.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shikoku Kasei Holdings'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:4099 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Shikoku Kasei Holdings'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.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shikoku Kasei Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shikoku Kasei Holdings'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.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) has a Gross Margin % of 46.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shikoku Kasei Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 40.70. Over the past decade, Shikoku Kasei Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.46 to 43.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks #208 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Shikoku Kasei Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Shikoku Kasei Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 46.00% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 40.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.46 to a high of 43.93. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Shikoku Kasei Holdings' value of 46.00% is 96% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks #208 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shikoku Kasei Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shikoku Kasei Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shikoku Kasei Holdings ranks #208 out of 1556 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shikoku Kasei Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Shikoku Kasei Holdings' value of 46.00% is 96% above this benchmark. Historically, Shikoku Kasei Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.46 to 43.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.70 vs. the industry median of 23.47, Shikoku Kasei Holdings 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 23.47, based on 1,556 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. Shikoku Kasei Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 46.00% is 96% 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings 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. Shikoku Kasei Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 46.00%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 40.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shikoku Kasei Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,209.40, compared to a current price of 円2,849.00 — trading 135.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.00%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 40.70 and 96% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.47. Shikoku Kasei Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099), the current Gross Margin % is 46.00% 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 Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikoku Kasei Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,849.00 is trading 135.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,209.40.
GuruFocus considers Shikoku Kasei Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4099:
Gross Margin %: 46.00% (13% above median its 10-year median of 40.70)
GF Value™: 円1,209.40 vs. price of 円2,849.00 (135.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96% above the Chemicals median (#208 of 1556)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4099 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shikoku Kasei Holdings Corp is engaged in the chemicals and building material business. The chemicals are used in various things and places such as automobiles, smartphones, and pools. The building material products add color to living spaces, such as painted walls, garage front doors, and archways for public facilities.
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