Hosoya Pyro-Engineering CoTSE:4274 +1.62%72 Gross Margin % is 25.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 31.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:4274 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,423.96 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co ranks better than 67.44% on this metric.
Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co (TSE:4274) 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
Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co had a gross margin of 25.38% 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.
Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Hosoya Pyro-Engineering 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.
Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hosoya Pyro-Engineering 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.
Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co (TSE:4274) has a Gross Margin % of 25.38% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 31.15. Over the past decade, Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.93 to 33.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co ranks #508 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.38% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 31.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.93 to a high of 33.51. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co's value of 25.38% is 8.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co ranks #508 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co ranks #508 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co's value of 25.38% is 8.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.93 to 33.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.15 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Hosoya Pyro-Engineering 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 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.38% is 8.6% 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 Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.38%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 31.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co (TSE:4274) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,423.96, compared to a current price of 円1,068.00 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.38%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 31.15 and 8.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co (TSE:4274), the current Gross Margin % is 25.38% 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 Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co (TSE:4274) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,068.00 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,423.96.
GuruFocus considers Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4274:
Gross Margin %: 25.38% (19% below median its 10-year median of 31.15)
GF Value™: 円1,423.96 vs. price of 円1,068.00 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% above the Chemicals median (#508 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4274 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co Ltd manufactures and sells pyrotechnic products. The company is also involved in testing and evaluation activities and the disposal of pyrotechnics. The products offered by the company include diver marker SOS, mountain marker SOS, bird cracker, no pollution smoke cylinder, rainbow smoke golf ball, and other products.
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