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
OncoTherapy Science had a gross margin of -4.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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.
OncoTherapy Science Gross Margin % Related Terms
OncoTherapy Science Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OncoTherapy Science'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:4564 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, OncoTherapy Science'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.
OncoTherapy Science Gross Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, OncoTherapy Science's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OncoTherapy Science'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.
OncoTherapy Science (TSE:4564) has a Gross Margin % of -4.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on OncoTherapy Science and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OncoTherapy Science ranks #673 out of 730 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is OncoTherapy Science's Gross Margin % too high?
OncoTherapy Science's current Gross Margin % is -4.01%. Based on the distribution chart, OncoTherapy Science ranks #673 out of 730 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, OncoTherapy Science has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OncoTherapy Science's Gross Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, OncoTherapy Science ranks #673 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places OncoTherapy Science in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 60.91. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Gross Margin % among Biotechnology companies is 60.91, based on 730 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. 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 OncoTherapy Science and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Gross Margin % is 60.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OncoTherapy Science's current Gross Margin % is -4.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OncoTherapy Science stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OncoTherapy Science (TSE:4564) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円17.04, compared to a current price of 円21.00 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -4.01%. OncoTherapy Science's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 1 warning sign 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 OncoTherapy Science (TSE:4564), the current Gross Margin % is -4.01% 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 OncoTherapy Science (TSE:4564) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OncoTherapy Science stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円21.00 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円17.04.
GuruFocus considers OncoTherapy Science to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4564:
Gross Margin %: -4.01%
GF Value™: 円17.04 vs. price of 円21.00 (23.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4564 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OncoTherapy Science Inc focuses on cancer-related cells and genes and develops cancer therapy products which include low molecular drugs, antibody drugs, cancer peptide vaccine, and diagnostic medicine in Japan.
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