Nicca Chemical CoTSE:4463 +0.71%66 Gross Margin % is 36.17% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 33.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:4463 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,221.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Nicca Chemical Co ranks better than 77.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nicca Chemical Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4463'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.94 Med: 33.01 Max: 36.26
Current: 36.26
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nicca Chemical Co was 36.26%. The lowest was 31.94%. And the median was 33.01%.
TSE:4463's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.33% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs TSE:4463: 36.26
Nicca Chemical Co had a gross margin of 36.17% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nicca Chemical Co was 1.90% per year.
Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) 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
Nicca Chemical Co had a gross margin of 36.17% 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.
Nicca Chemical Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nicca Chemical Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nicca 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, Nicca 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.
Nicca Chemical Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nicca Chemical Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nicca 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.
Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) has a Gross Margin % of 36.17% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nicca Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 33.01. Over the past decade, Nicca Chemical Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.94 to 36.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Nicca Chemical Co ranks #353 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Nicca Chemical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nicca Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.17% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 33.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.94 to a high of 36.26. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Nicca Chemical Co's value of 36.17% is 54% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nicca Chemical Co ranks #353 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nicca Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nicca Chemical Co's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nicca Chemical Co ranks #353 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nicca Chemical Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Nicca Chemical Co's value of 36.17% is 54% above this benchmark. Historically, Nicca Chemical Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.94 to 36.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.01 vs. the industry median of 23.49, Nicca 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 23.49, based on 1,557 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. Nicca Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.17% is 54% 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 Nicca Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nicca Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % is 36.17%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 33.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nicca Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,221.58, compared to a current price of 円1,712.00 — trading 40.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.17%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 33.01 and 54% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. Nicca Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463), the current Gross Margin % is 36.17% 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 Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nicca Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,712.00 is trading 40.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,221.58.
GuruFocus considers Nicca Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4463:
Gross Margin %: 36.17% (10% above median its 10-year median of 33.01)
GF Value™: 円1,221.58 vs. price of 円1,712.00 (40.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54% above the Chemicals median (#353 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4463 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nicca Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in the chemical business. It manufactures and sells surfactants for the textile chemicals, metals, pulp and paper, paints, dyes, and synthetic resins, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. It also offers a range of surfactants for dry cleaning and professional cleaning agents. The company's segment includes Chemicals and Cosmetics. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Chemicals.
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