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Taoka Chemical CoTSE:4113 +1.54%68 Gross Margin % is 15.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 20.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:4113 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,039.35 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,558 Chemicals companies, Taoka Chemical Co ranks worse than 65.92% on this metric.
Taoka Chemical Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taoka Chemical Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4113'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.26 Med: 20.76 Max: 22.93
Current: 17.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Taoka Chemical Co was 22.93%. The lowest was 13.26%. And the median was 20.76%.
TSE:4113's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.92% of 1558
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.465
vs TSE:4113: 17.38
Taoka Chemical Co had a gross margin of 15.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Taoka Chemical Co was -3.60% per year.
Taoka Chemical Co (TSE:4113) 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
Taoka Chemical Co had a gross margin of 15.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Taoka Chemical Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taoka Chemical Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taoka 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:4113 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taoka 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.
Taoka Chemical Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taoka Chemical Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taoka 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.
Taoka Chemical Co (TSE:4113) has a Gross Margin % of 15.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taoka Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 20.76. Over the past decade, Taoka Chemical Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.26 to 22.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Taoka Chemical Co ranks #1027 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Taoka Chemical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Taoka Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.35% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 20.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.26 to a high of 22.93. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Taoka Chemical Co's value of 15.35% is 34.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taoka Chemical Co ranks #1027 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Taoka Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taoka Chemical Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taoka Chemical Co ranks #1027 out of 1558 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Taoka Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Taoka Chemical Co's value of 15.35% is 34.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Taoka Chemical Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.26 to 22.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.76 vs. the industry median of 23.47, Taoka Chemical 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 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. Taoka Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.35% is 34.6% 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 Taoka 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. Taoka Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.35%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 20.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taoka Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taoka Chemical Co (TSE:4113) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,039.35, compared to a current price of 円727.00 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.35%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 20.76 and 34.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.47. Taoka Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Taoka Chemical Co (TSE:4113), the current Gross Margin % is 15.35% 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 Taoka Chemical Co (TSE:4113) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taoka Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円727.00 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,039.35.
GuruFocus considers Taoka Chemical Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4113:
Gross Margin %: 15.35% (26% below median its 10-year median of 20.76)
GF Value™: 円1,039.35 vs. price of 円727.00 (30.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% below the Chemicals median (#1027 of 1558)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4113 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taoka Chemical Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Its products include intermediates like pharmaceutical, agricultural and recording materials, materials for electronic components, dyes; functional Chemicals like rubber additives and instant adhesives; functional Process Resins such as paper chemicals and varnishes; Plasticizers, and others.
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