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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
Sakata Inx had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Sakata Inx Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sakata Inx Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sakata Inx'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:4633 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sakata Inx'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.
Sakata Inx Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sakata Inx's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sakata Inx'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.
Sakata Inx (TSE:4633) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sakata Inx and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sakata Inx's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.20 to 25.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Sakata Inx ranks #728 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Sakata Inx's Gross Margin % too high?
Sakata Inx's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.20 to a high of 25.19. Based on the distribution chart, Sakata Inx ranks #728 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sakata Inx has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakata Inx's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sakata Inx ranks #728 out of 1566 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sakata Inx in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.00. Historically, Sakata Inx's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.20 to 25.19 over the past decade. 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 24.00, based on 1,566 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 Sakata Inx and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sakata Inx's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakata Inx stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakata Inx (TSE:4633) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,726.28, compared to a current price of 円2,652.00 — trading 53.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Sakata Inx's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Sakata Inx (TSE:4633), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 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 Sakata Inx (TSE:4633) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakata Inx stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,652.00 is trading 53.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,726.28.
GuruFocus considers Sakata Inx to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4633:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円1,726.28 vs. price of 円2,652.00 (53.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4633 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sakata Inx Corp manufactures and sells a variety of ink and printing-related products. The firm's product portfolio includes newspaper and commercial printing ink, packaging ink, and metal decorating ink. The company organizes itself into four segments. Four of the segments are related to ink sales and are classified by geography: Japan, Asia, North America, and Europe. The majority of revenue comes from ink sales in Japan and North America. The digital and specialty products segment sells inkjet ink, toners, color filters, pigment dispersions for liquid crystal displays, and gloss and waterproof coatings.
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