SOFT99TSE:4464 -0.14%63 Gross Margin % is 38.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 37.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:4464 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,576.06 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, SOFT99 ranks better than 80.26% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. SOFT99's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,161 Mil. SOFT99's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,980 Mil. Therefore, SOFT99's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SOFT99's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4464'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.17 Med: 37.16 Max: 38.5
Current: 38.26
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SOFT99 was 38.50%. The lowest was 35.17%. And the median was 37.16%.
TSE:4464's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.26% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs TSE:4464: 38.26
SOFT99 had a gross margin of 38.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SOFT99 was 0.40% per year.
SOFT99 (TSE:4464) 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
SOFT99 had a gross margin of 38.55% 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.
SOFT99 Gross Margin % Related Terms
SOFT99 Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SOFT99'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:4464 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SOFT99'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.
SOFT99 Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOFT99's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOFT99'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.
SOFT99 (TSE:4464) has a Gross Margin % of 38.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SOFT99 and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.16. Over the past decade, SOFT99's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.17 to 38.50. According to the industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #308 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is SOFT99's Gross Margin % too high?
SOFT99's current Gross Margin % of 38.55% is near median its 10-year median of 37.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.17 to a high of 38.50. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. SOFT99's value of 38.55% is 65% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #308 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SOFT99 has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOFT99's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOFT99 ranks #308 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SOFT99 in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. SOFT99's value of 38.55% is 65% above this benchmark. Historically, SOFT99's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.17 to 38.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.16 vs. the industry median of 23.36, SOFT99 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. SOFT99's current Gross Margin % of 38.55% is 65% 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 SOFT99 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. SOFT99's current Gross Margin % is 38.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOFT99 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 (TSE:4464) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,576.06, compared to a current price of 円3,600.00 — trading 128.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.16 and 65% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. SOFT99's overall GF Score™ is 63/100. 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464), the current Gross Margin % is 38.55% 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 SOFT99 (TSE:4464) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOFT99 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,600.00 is trading 128.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,576.06.
GuruFocus considers SOFT99 to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4464:
Gross Margin %: 38.55% (near median its 10-year median of 37.16)
GF Value™: 円1,576.06 vs. price of 円3,600.00 (128.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65% above the Chemicals median (#308 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4464 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOFT99 Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products for auto and home care products. It offers products such as water block wax, cleaners, shampoo, car wash equipment, GlACO water repellant series, DIY repair paint and chemical products, synthetic snow tire chain, air freshener, eye glass cleaner and home care products. The products are exported to China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, U.S.A, Brazil, Paraguay, Australia, and others.
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