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Konishi CoTSE:4956 +0.49%80 Gross Margin % is 20.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 19.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:4956 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,399.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Konishi Co ranks worse than 58.38% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Konishi Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,364 Mil. Konishi Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円35,591 Mil. Therefore, Konishi Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Konishi Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4956'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.75 Med: 19.59 Max: 20.91
Current: 20.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Konishi Co was 20.91%. The lowest was 16.75%. And the median was 19.59%.
TSE:4956's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.38% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs TSE:4956: 20.53
Konishi Co had a gross margin of 20.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Konishi Co was -0.10% per year.
Konishi Co (TSE:4956) 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
Konishi Co had a gross margin of 20.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Konishi Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Konishi Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Konishi 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:4956 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Konishi 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.
Konishi Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Konishi Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Konishi 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.
Konishi Co (TSE:4956) has a Gross Margin % of 20.69% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Konishi Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.59. Over the past decade, Konishi Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.75 to 20.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Konishi Co ranks #909 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Konishi Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Konishi Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.69% is near median its 10-year median of 19.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.75 to a high of 20.91. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Konishi Co's value of 20.69% is 11.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Konishi Co ranks #909 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Konishi Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Konishi Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Konishi Co ranks #909 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Konishi Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Konishi Co's value of 20.69% is 11.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Konishi Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.75 to 20.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.59 vs. the industry median of 23.49, Konishi 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. Konishi Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.69% is 11.9% 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 Konishi 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. Konishi Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Konishi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Konishi Co (TSE:4956) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,399.84, compared to a current price of 円1,443.00 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.59 and 11.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. Konishi Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Konishi Co (TSE:4956), the current Gross Margin % is 20.69% 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 Konishi Co (TSE:4956) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Konishi Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,443.00 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,399.84.
GuruFocus considers Konishi Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4956:
Gross Margin %: 20.69% (near median its 10-year median of 19.59)
GF Value™: 円1,399.84 vs. price of 円1,443.00 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.9% below the Chemicals median (#909 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4956 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Konishi Co Ltd is a Japan based adhesives manufacturer. It serves both household and a commercial product which includes adhesive tapes, wax, detergent etc. Its products are used for household use, for construction material, for interior use, exterior, industrial purpose, sealing. It also provides services to civil engineering such as housing, buildings, seismic reinforcement and repair of condominiums and bridges.
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