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Carlit CoTSE:4275 +6.22%68 Gross Margin % is 27.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 20.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:4275 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,218.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Carlit Co ranks better than 57.12% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Carlit Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,074 Mil. Carlit Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円18,484 Mil. Therefore, Carlit Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carlit Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4275'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.01 Med: 20.45 Max: 26.3
Current: 26.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Carlit Co was 26.30%. The lowest was 16.01%. And the median was 20.45%.
TSE:4275's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.12% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.545
vs TSE:4275: 26.30
Carlit Co had a gross margin of 27.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Carlit Co was 6.70% per year.
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
Carlit Co had a gross margin of 27.45% 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.
Carlit Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Carlit Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carlit 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:4275 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Carlit 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.
Carlit Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Carlit Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlit 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.
Carlit Co (TSE:4275) has a Gross Margin % of 27.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Carlit Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 20.45. Over the past decade, Carlit Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.01 to 26.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlit Co ranks #669 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Carlit Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Carlit Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.45% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 20.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.01 to a high of 26.30. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Carlit Co's value of 27.45% is 16.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlit Co ranks #669 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carlit Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlit Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Carlit Co ranks #669 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Carlit Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Carlit Co's value of 27.45% is 16.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Carlit Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.01 to 26.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.45 vs. the industry median of 23.55, Carlit 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 23.55, 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. Carlit Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.45% is 16.6% 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 Carlit Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlit Co's current Gross Margin % is 27.45%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 20.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlit Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlit Co (TSE:4275) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,218.10, compared to a current price of 円2,321.00 — trading 90.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.45%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 20.45 and 16.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.55. Carlit Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Carlit Co (TSE:4275), the current Gross Margin % is 27.45% 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 Carlit Co (TSE:4275) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlit Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,321.00 is trading 90.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,218.10.
GuruFocus considers Carlit Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4275:
Gross Margin %: 27.45% (34% above median its 10-year median of 20.45)
GF Value™: 円1,218.10 vs. price of 円2,321.00 (90.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% above the Chemicals median (#669 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4275 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlit Co Ltd is engaged in management of subsidiaries engaged in chemical, bottling, metal processing, engineering services, etc., and other related business.
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