Nippon Pallet Pool CoTSE:4690 42 Gross Margin % is 23.42% as of Sep. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 21.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:4690 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,001.43. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks better than 52.77% on this metric.
TSE:4690's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.77% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs TSE:4690: 22.50
Nippon Pallet Pool Co had a gross margin of 23.42% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nippon Pallet Pool Co was 2.20% per year.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) 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
Nippon Pallet Pool Co had a gross margin of 23.42% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Pallet Pool 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:4690 vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a Gross Margin % of 23.42% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 21.04. Over the past decade, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.97 to 27.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks #179 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.42% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 21.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.97 to a high of 27.98. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 23.42% is 10.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks #179 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Pallet Pool Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks #179 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nippon Pallet Pool Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 23.42% is 10.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.97 to 27.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.04 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Nippon Pallet Pool Co 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.42% is 10.1% 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current Gross Margin % is 23.42%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 21.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a current Gross Margin % of 23.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,001.43, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.42%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 21.04 and 10.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690), the current Gross Margin % is 23.42% as of Sep. 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,001.43.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4690:
Gross Margin %: 23.42% (11% above median its 10-year median of 21.04)
GF Value™: 円2,001.43 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#179 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the business of providing a pallet pool system that enables corporate activities and supports physical distribution. The products of the company include palette, Nestainer, Oricon Cart, Boards and Boxes, and others. The company also provides Plastic pallets, Wooden pallets, Fold Deck, Assist Suit, and other products on rental basis.
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