Fuso Chemical CoTSE:4368 +2.33%83 Gross Margin % is 36.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 38.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:4368 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,745.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Fuso Chemical Co ranks better than 80.13% on this metric.
Fuso Chemical Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fuso Chemical Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4368'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.89 Med: 38.54 Max: 44.88
Current: 38.11
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fuso Chemical Co was 44.88%. The lowest was 34.89%. And the median was 38.54%.
TSE:4368's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.13% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs TSE:4368: 38.11
Fuso Chemical Co had a gross margin of 36.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fuso Chemical Co was -1.60% per year.
Fuso Chemical Co (TSE:4368) 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
Fuso Chemical Co had a gross margin of 36.83% 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.
Fuso Chemical Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fuso Chemical Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fuso 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Fuso 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.
Fuso Chemical Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Fuso Chemical Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fuso 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.
Fuso Chemical Co (TSE:4368) has a Gross Margin % of 36.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fuso Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.54. Over the past decade, Fuso Chemical Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.89 to 44.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuso Chemical Co ranks #310 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Fuso Chemical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Fuso Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.83% is near median its 10-year median of 38.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.89 to a high of 44.88. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Fuso Chemical Co's value of 36.83% is 57.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fuso Chemical Co ranks #310 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fuso Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuso Chemical Co's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Fuso Chemical Co ranks #310 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fuso Chemical Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Fuso Chemical Co's value of 36.83% is 57.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Fuso Chemical Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.89 to 44.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.54 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Fuso Chemical 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. Fuso Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.83% is 57.7% 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 Fuso Chemical 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. Fuso Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % is 36.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuso Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuso Chemical Co (TSE:4368) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,745.09, compared to a current price of 円4,605.00 — trading 163.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.54 and 57.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Fuso Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Fuso Chemical Co (TSE:4368), the current Gross Margin % is 36.83% 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 Fuso Chemical Co (TSE:4368) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuso Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,605.00 is trading 163.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,745.09.
GuruFocus considers Fuso Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4368:
Gross Margin %: 36.83% (near median its 10-year median of 38.54)
GF Value™: 円1,745.09 vs. price of 円4,605.00 (163.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.7% above the Chemicals median (#310 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4368 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fuso Chemical Co Ltd is a Japan-based company which is mainly engaged in the life science business and the electronic material and functional chemical business. It is involved in the manufacturing and selling of fruit acids, including apple acids, gluconic acid and citric acids, as well as application development products. It also provides electronic materials, including high-purity spherical silica; functional chemicals, including plastic, paint additives and resin additives, as well as fine chemicals.
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