Nippon ShikizaiTSE:4920 +0.17%67 Gross Margin % is 12.71% as of Feb. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 13.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:4920 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,472.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nippon Shikizai ranks worse than 79.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Shikizai's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4920'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.4 Med: 13.31 Max: 20.19
Current: 13.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nippon Shikizai was 20.19%. The lowest was 4.40%. And the median was 13.31%.
TSE:4920's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.22% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs TSE:4920: 13.23
Nippon Shikizai had a gross margin of 12.71% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nippon Shikizai was 20.50% per year.
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 Shikizai had a gross margin of 12.71% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Nippon Shikizai Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Shikizai Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Shikizai'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:4920 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Nippon Shikizai'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 Shikizai Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nippon Shikizai's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Shikizai'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 Shikizai (TSE:4920) has a Gross Margin % of 12.71% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Shikizai and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.31. Over the past decade, Nippon Shikizai's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.40 to 20.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Shikizai ranks #1510 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Nippon Shikizai's Gross Margin % too high?
Nippon Shikizai's current Gross Margin % of 12.71% is near median its 10-year median of 13.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.40 to a high of 20.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Nippon Shikizai's value of 12.71% is 51.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Shikizai ranks #1510 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Shikizai has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Shikizai's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nippon Shikizai ranks #1510 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nippon Shikizai in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Nippon Shikizai's value of 12.71% is 51.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Shikizai's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.40 to 20.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.31 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Nippon Shikizai 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,906 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 Shikizai's current Gross Margin % of 12.71% is 51.8% 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 Nippon Shikizai and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Shikizai's current Gross Margin % is 12.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Shikizai stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shikizai (TSE:4920) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,472.27, compared to a current price of 円1,160.00 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.31 and 51.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Nippon Shikizai's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Shikizai (TSE:4920), the current Gross Margin % is 12.71% as of Feb. 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 Nippon Shikizai (TSE:4920) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shikizai stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,160.00 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,472.27.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Shikizai to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4920:
Gross Margin %: 12.71% (near median its 10-year median of 13.31)
GF Value™: 円1,472.27 vs. price of 円1,160.00 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1510 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4920 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Shikizai Inc. is a cosmetics manufacturing service solution provider. It offers products for the face, lips, eyes and skin. The product portfolio of the company includes lipstick, lip liner, lipgloss, powder eye shadow, cream eye shadow, mascara, concealer, highlighter, cleanser, scrub, sunscreen and other products.
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