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Daishin Chemical CoTSE:4629 +1.60%69 Gross Margin % is 13.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 14.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:4629 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,495.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Daishin Chemical Co ranks worse than 73.86% on this metric.
Daishin Chemical Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daishin Chemical Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4629'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.41 Med: 14.02 Max: 20.47
Current: 13.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Daishin Chemical Co was 20.47%. The lowest was 12.41%. And the median was 14.02%.
TSE:4629's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.86% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs TSE:4629: 13.86
Daishin Chemical Co had a gross margin of 13.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Daishin Chemical Co was -4.90% per year.
Daishin Chemical Co (TSE:4629) 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
Daishin Chemical Co had a gross margin of 13.47% 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.
Daishin Chemical Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Daishin Chemical Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daishin 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.
TSE:4629 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Daishin 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.
Daishin Chemical Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Daishin Chemical Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daishin 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.
Daishin Chemical Co (TSE:4629) has a Gross Margin % of 13.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daishin Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.02. Over the past decade, Daishin Chemical Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.41 to 20.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Daishin Chemical Co ranks #1150 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Daishin Chemical Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Daishin Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.47% is near median its 10-year median of 14.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.41 to a high of 20.47. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Daishin Chemical Co's value of 13.47% is 42.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daishin Chemical Co ranks #1150 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daishin Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daishin Chemical Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Daishin Chemical Co ranks #1150 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Daishin Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Daishin Chemical Co's value of 13.47% is 42.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Daishin Chemical Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.41 to 20.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.02 vs. the industry median of 23.49, Daishin Chemical Co has consistently been below 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. Daishin Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.47% is 42.7% below 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 Daishin 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. Daishin Chemical Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daishin Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daishin Chemical Co (TSE:4629) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,495.54, compared to a current price of 円1,840.00 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.02 and 42.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. Daishin Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Daishin Chemical Co (TSE:4629), the current Gross Margin % is 13.47% 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 Daishin Chemical Co (TSE:4629) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daishin Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,840.00 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,495.54.
GuruFocus considers Daishin Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4629:
Gross Margin %: 13.47% (near median its 10-year median of 14.02)
GF Value™: 円1,495.54 vs. price of 円1,840.00 (23% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.7% below the Chemicals median (#1150 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4629 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daishin Chemical Co Ltd is a Japanese based manufacturer and seller of organic solvents. Its product portfolio includes lacquer thinner, thinner for synthetic resin paint, thinner for cleaning, solvent for printing, special thinner, single solvent, and paint, among other products. The company also processes plastics and metals with electromagnetic shielding.
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