Nihon Nohyaku CoTSE:4997 +0.88%74 Gross Margin % is 32.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 33.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:4997 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円822.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Nihon Nohyaku Co ranks better than 74.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Nohyaku Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4997'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.02 Med: 33.54 Max: 39.78
Current: 34.03
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nihon Nohyaku Co was 39.78%. The lowest was 29.02%. And the median was 33.54%.
TSE:4997's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.29% of 245
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 25.27
vs TSE:4997: 34.03
Nihon Nohyaku Co had a gross margin of 32.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nihon Nohyaku Co was 0.70% per year.
Nihon Nohyaku Co (TSE:4997) 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
Nihon Nohyaku Co had a gross margin of 32.86% 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.
Nihon Nohyaku Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nihon Nohyaku Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Nohyaku 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:4997 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Nihon Nohyaku 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.
Nihon Nohyaku Co Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Nihon Nohyaku Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Nohyaku 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.
Nihon Nohyaku Co (TSE:4997) has a Gross Margin % of 32.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nihon Nohyaku Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.54. Over the past decade, Nihon Nohyaku Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.02 to 39.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Nohyaku Co ranks #63 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Nihon Nohyaku Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nihon Nohyaku Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.86% is near median its 10-year median of 33.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.02 to a high of 39.78. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 25.27. Nihon Nohyaku Co's value of 32.86% is 30% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Nohyaku Co ranks #63 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nihon Nohyaku Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Nohyaku Co's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Nihon Nohyaku Co ranks #63 out of 245 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nihon Nohyaku Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.27. Nihon Nohyaku Co's value of 32.86% is 30% above this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Nohyaku Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.02 to 39.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.54 vs. the industry median of 25.27, Nihon Nohyaku 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 25.27, based on 245 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. Nihon Nohyaku Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.86% is 30% 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 Nihon Nohyaku Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Nohyaku Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Nohyaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Nohyaku Co (TSE:4997) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円822.14, compared to a current price of 円1,033.00 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.54 and 30% above the Agriculture industry median of 25.27. Nihon Nohyaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Nihon Nohyaku Co (TSE:4997), the current Gross Margin % is 32.86% 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 Nihon Nohyaku Co (TSE:4997) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Nohyaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,033.00 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円822.14.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Nohyaku Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4997:
Gross Margin %: 32.86% (near median its 10-year median of 33.54)
GF Value™: 円822.14 vs. price of 円1,033.00 (25.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30% above the Agriculture median (#63 of 245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4997 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Nohyaku Co Ltd is engaged in agrochemicals. The company's products are divided into four business divisions Agrochemicals, Agricultural materials, Pharmaceuticals and veterinary products, and Wood preservative. The agrochemicals manufacture and sells crop-protection chemicals, including fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, and miticides. The agricultural materials division sells home gardening and termite protection products, and Pharmaceuticals and veterinary the company branched off from its toxicological research on FUJI-ONE to develop and put on the market KANTEC. It is a product designed to improve liver protein metabolism.
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