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NISHIKAWA RUBBER CoTSE:5161 +0.63%66 Gross Margin % is 19.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 19.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:5161 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,165.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,307 Vehicles & Parts companies, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co ranks worse than 53.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5161'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.42 Med: 19.23 Max: 22.06
Current: 19.19
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co was 22.06%. The lowest was 11.42%. And the median was 19.23%.
TSE:5161's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.18% of 1307
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.88
vs TSE:5161: 19.19
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co had a gross margin of 19.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co was 2.20% per year.
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co (TSE:5161) 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
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co had a gross margin of 19.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NISHIKAWA RUBBER 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, NISHIKAWA RUBBER 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.
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NISHIKAWA RUBBER 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.
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co (TSE:5161) has a Gross Margin % of 19.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.23. Over the past decade, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.42 to 22.06. According to the industry distribution chart, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co ranks #695 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's Gross Margin % too high?
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.21% is near median its 10-year median of 19.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.42 to a high of 22.06. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.88. NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's value of 19.21% is 3.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co ranks #695 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co ranks #695 out of 1307 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.88. NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's value of 19.21% is 3.4% below this benchmark. Historically, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.42 to 22.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.23 vs. the industry median of 19.88, NISHIKAWA RUBBER 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.88, based on 1,307 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. NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.21% is 3.4% 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 NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's current Gross Margin % is 19.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co (TSE:5161) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,165.43, compared to a current price of 円3,170.00 — trading 172% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.23 and 3.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.88. NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co (TSE:5161), the current Gross Margin % is 19.21% 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 NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co (TSE:5161) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,170.00 is trading 172% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,165.43.
GuruFocus considers NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5161:
Gross Margin %: 19.21% (near median its 10-year median of 19.23)
GF Value™: 円1,165.43 vs. price of 円3,170.00 (172% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#695 of 1307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NISHIKAWA RUBBER Co Ltd manufactures and sells rubber sealing products for automotive, housing, and civil engineering related products. It offers automotive-related products, such as glass runs, interior and exterior moldings, waist sealings, electrical equipment packing materials, and others; and housing-related products, including joint gaskets, backup seals, door seals, and other seals. The company also provides civil engineering-related products, including AN joint I, AN joint III, Excel joints, and ANB flexible joints for sewage works and water-swelling sponge applications. Its reportable segments are Japan, which derives the maximum revenue, North America, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.
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