Artience Co (TSE:4634) Gross Margin %: 22.74% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


TSE:4634 Artience Co Ltd TSE:4634
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What is Artience Co Gross Margin %?

Artience Co TSE:4634 +1.64% 80 Gross Margin % is 22.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 21.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:4634 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,440.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Artience Co ranks worse than 54.46% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Artience Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円20,820 Mil. Artience Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円91,545 Mil. Therefore, Artience Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.74%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Artience Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4634' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.16   Med: 21.51   Max: 24.36
Current: 21.93


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Artience Co was 24.36%. The lowest was 17.16%. And the median was 21.51%.

TSE:4634's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
54.46% of 1557 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49 vs TSE:4634: 21.93

Artience Co had a gross margin of 22.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Artience Co was 0.50% per year.


Artience Co  (TSE:4634) 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

Artience Co had a gross margin of 22.74% 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.


Artience Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Artience Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Artience 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.

Artience Co Gross Margin % Chart

Artience Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Artience Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4634 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Artience 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.


Artience Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Artience Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Artience Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Artience Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Artience Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=76015 / 349979
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(349979 - 273964) / 349979
=21.72 %

Artience Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=20820 / 91545
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(91545 - 70725) / 91545
=22.74 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 22.74% mean?
Artience Co (TSE:4634) has a Gross Margin % of 22.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Artience Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.51. Over the past decade, Artience Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.16 to 24.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Artience Co ranks #848 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Artience Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Artience Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.74% is near median its 10-year median of 21.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.16 to a high of 24.36. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Artience Co's value of 22.74% is 3.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artience Co ranks #848 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Artience Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artience Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Artience Co ranks #848 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Artience Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Artience Co's value of 22.74% is 3.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Artience Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.16 to 24.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.51 vs. the industry median of 23.49, Artience 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. Artience Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.74% is 3.2% 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 Artience 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. Artience Co's current Gross Margin % is 22.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artience Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artience Co (TSE:4634) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,440.70, compared to a current price of 円4,350.00 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.51 and 3.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. Artience Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Artience Co (TSE:4634), the current Gross Margin % is 22.74% 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 Artience Co (TSE:4634) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artience Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,350.00 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,440.70. GuruFocus considers Artience Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4634:

  • Gross Margin %: 22.74% (near median its 10-year median of 21.51)
  • GF Value™: 円3,440.70 vs. price of 円4,350.00 (26.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.2% below the Chemicals median (#848 of 1557)

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Artience Co Business Description

Address 2-2-1 Kyobashi, Kyobashi Edogrand Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8377
Artience Co Ltd is a holding company. The group, along with its subsidiary, engaged in four segments: Colorants and Functional Materials Business, Polymers and Coatings Business, Packaging Business, and Printing and Information Business.
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