NIXTSE:4243 +1.70%71 Gross Margin % is 45.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 45.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:4243 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円814.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, NIX ranks better than 86.29% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. NIX's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円536 Mil. NIX's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,190 Mil. Therefore, NIX's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NIX's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4243'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.44 Med: 45 Max: 46.31
Current: 43.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of NIX was 46.31%. The lowest was 42.44%. And the median was 45.00%.
TSE:4243's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.29% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs TSE:4243: 43.69
NIX had a gross margin of 45.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NIX was 0.60% per year.
NIX (TSE:4243) 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
NIX had a gross margin of 45.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
NIX Gross Margin % Related Terms
NIX Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIX'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:4243 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, NIX'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.
NIX Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, NIX's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIX'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.
NIX (TSE:4243) has a Gross Margin % of 45.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NIX and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.00. Over the past decade, NIX's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.44 to 46.31. According to the industry distribution chart, NIX ranks #214 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is NIX's Gross Margin % too high?
NIX's current Gross Margin % of 45.03% is near median its 10-year median of 45.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.44 to a high of 46.31. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. NIX's value of 45.03% is 92.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIX ranks #214 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NIX has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIX's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, NIX ranks #214 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NIX in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. NIX's value of 45.03% is 92.8% above this benchmark. Historically, NIX's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.44 to 46.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.00 vs. the industry median of 23.35, NIX 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 23.35, based on 1,561 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. NIX's current Gross Margin % of 45.03% is 92.8% 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 NIX and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIX's current Gross Margin % is 45.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIX (TSE:4243) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円814.07, compared to a current price of 円955.00 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.00 and 92.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. NIX's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 NIX (TSE:4243), the current Gross Margin % is 45.03% 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 NIX (TSE:4243) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIX stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円955.00 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円814.07.
GuruFocus considers NIX to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4243:
Gross Margin %: 45.03% (near median its 10-year median of 45.00)
GF Value™: 円814.07 vs. price of 円955.00 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.8% above the Chemicals median (#214 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIX Inc is engaged in planning, development, manufacture, and sale of parts like industrial plastic parts and plastic fasteners, mechanism parts, magazine racks storing, and label plastic machines.
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