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Okura Industrial CoTSE:4221 -1.60%79 Gross Margin % is 20.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 16.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:4221 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,801.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Chemicals companies, Okura Industrial Co ranks worse than 57.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Okura Industrial Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4221'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.57 Med: 16.6 Max: 20.91
Current: 20.91
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Okura Industrial Co was 20.91%. The lowest was 15.57%. And the median was 16.60%.
TSE:4221's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.47% of 1559
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.52
vs TSE:4221: 20.91
Okura Industrial Co had a gross margin of 20.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Okura Industrial Co was 4.50% per year.
Okura Industrial Co (TSE:4221) 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
Okura Industrial Co had a gross margin of 20.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Okura Industrial Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Okura Industrial Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Okura Industrial 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:4221 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Okura Industrial 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.
Okura Industrial Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Okura Industrial Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Okura Industrial 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.
Okura Industrial Co (TSE:4221) has a Gross Margin % of 20.10% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Okura Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 16.60. Over the past decade, Okura Industrial Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.57 to 20.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Okura Industrial Co ranks #896 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Okura Industrial Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Okura Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.10% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 16.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.57 to a high of 20.91. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Okura Industrial Co's value of 20.10% is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Okura Industrial Co ranks #896 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Okura Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Okura Industrial Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Okura Industrial Co ranks #896 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Okura Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Okura Industrial Co's value of 20.10% is 14.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Okura Industrial Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.57 to 20.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.60 vs. the industry median of 23.52, Okura Industrial 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 23.52, 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. Okura Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.10% is 14.5% 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 Okura Industrial Co 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. Okura Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.10%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 16.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Okura Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Okura Industrial Co (TSE:4221) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,801.19, compared to a current price of 円4,920.00 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.10%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 16.60 and 14.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.52. Okura Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Okura Industrial Co (TSE:4221), the current Gross Margin % is 20.10% 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 Okura Industrial Co (TSE:4221) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Okura Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,920.00 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,801.19.
GuruFocus considers Okura Industrial Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4221:
Gross Margin %: 20.10% (21% above median its 10-year median of 16.60)
GF Value™: 円3,801.19 vs. price of 円4,920.00 (29.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% below the Chemicals median (#896 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4221 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Okura Industrial Co Ltd engages in the processing, manufacture, and sale of plastic products. It operates through various divisions namely Plastic Film, New Materials, and Housing Materials. The Plastic Film division produces and merchandises synthetic resin products such as polyethylene and polypropylene films. New Materials segment covers liquid crystal display materials such as optical films, urethane films, seamless belts, and solvent-free acrylic adhesives. Housing Materials segment deals with construction materials such as particle and processed boards.
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