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Hodogaya Chemical CoTSE:4112 -1.71%81 Gross Margin % is 39.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 38.56. GuruFocus rates TSE:4112 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,983.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Hodogaya Chemical Co ranks better than 80.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hodogaya Chemical Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4112'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.88 Med: 38.56 Max: 42.16
Current: 39.06
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hodogaya Chemical Co was 42.16%. The lowest was 32.88%. And the median was 38.56%.
TSE:4112's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.8% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs TSE:4112: 39.06
Hodogaya Chemical Co had a gross margin of 39.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hodogaya Chemical Co was -0.50% per year.
Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) 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
Hodogaya Chemical Co had a gross margin of 39.65% 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.
Hodogaya Chemical Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hodogaya Chemical Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hodogaya 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.
TSE:4112 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hodogaya 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.
Hodogaya Chemical Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hodogaya Chemical Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hodogaya 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.
Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) has a Gross Margin % of 39.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hodogaya Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.56. Over the past decade, Hodogaya Chemical Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.88 to 42.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Hodogaya Chemical Co ranks #299 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Hodogaya Chemical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hodogaya Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.65% is near median its 10-year median of 38.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.88 to a high of 42.16. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Hodogaya Chemical Co's value of 39.65% is 68.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hodogaya Chemical Co ranks #299 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hodogaya Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hodogaya Chemical Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hodogaya Chemical Co ranks #299 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hodogaya Chemical Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Hodogaya Chemical Co's value of 39.65% is 68.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hodogaya Chemical Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.88 to 42.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.56 vs. the industry median of 23.49, Hodogaya Chemical Co 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 23.49, 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. Hodogaya Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.65% is 68.8% 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 Hodogaya Chemical 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. Hodogaya Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % is 39.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hodogaya Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,983.38, compared to a current price of 円2,012.00 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.56 and 68.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. Hodogaya Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112), the current Gross Margin % is 39.65% 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 Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hodogaya Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,012.00 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,983.38.
GuruFocus considers Hodogaya Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4112:
Gross Margin %: 39.65% (near median its 10-year median of 38.56)
GF Value™: 円1,983.38 vs. price of 円2,012.00 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.8% above the Chemicals median (#299 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4112 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hodogaya Chemical Co Ltd manufactures and sells functional colorants, specialty polymers, basic chemicals, and agro-science products in Japan. The firm's product includes imaging materials, dyes, colors, food additives, and organic light emitting diode materials. The Functional Polymers unit consists of urethane and cement-based construction and civil engineering materials, polyol, and basic raw materials for general chemistry industry. Basic Chemicals handles production of hydrogen peroxide. Agro-Science unit deals with herbicides, pesticides, and growth control agents for crop fields, golf courses, and green areas. Logistic services include warehousing, cargo transport, and commissioned research businesses.
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