Nippon Crucible CoTSE:5355 +0.15%71 Gross Margin % is 26.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 26.91. GuruFocus rates TSE:5355 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円645.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Conglomerates companies, Nippon Crucible Co ranks better than 51.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Crucible Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5355'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.51 Med: 26.91 Max: 28.5
Current: 26.48
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nippon Crucible Co was 28.50%. The lowest was 24.51%. And the median was 26.91%.
TSE:5355's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.46% of 513
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.98
vs TSE:5355: 26.48
Nippon Crucible Co had a gross margin of 26.56% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nippon Crucible Co was 1.20% per year.
Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) 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 Crucible Co had a gross margin of 26.56% 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.
Nippon Crucible Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Crucible Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Crucible 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Nippon Crucible 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 Crucible Co Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Crucible Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Crucible 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 Crucible Co (TSE:5355) has a Gross Margin % of 26.56% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Crucible Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.91. Over the past decade, Nippon Crucible Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.51 to 28.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Crucible Co ranks #249 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Nippon Crucible Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nippon Crucible Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.56% is near median its 10-year median of 26.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.51 to a high of 28.50. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Nippon Crucible Co's value of 26.56% is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Crucible Co ranks #249 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Crucible Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Crucible Co's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Nippon Crucible Co ranks #249 out of 513 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nippon Crucible Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Nippon Crucible Co's value of 26.56% is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Crucible Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.51 to 28.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.91 vs. the industry median of 25.98, Nippon Crucible 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 513 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 Crucible Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.56% is 2.2% 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 Crucible Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Crucible Co's current Gross Margin % is 26.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Crucible Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円645.92, compared to a current price of 円684.00 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.91 and 2.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. Nippon Crucible Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Crucible Co (TSE:5355), the current Gross Margin % is 26.56% 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 Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Crucible Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円684.00 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円645.92.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Crucible Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5355:
Gross Margin %: 26.56% (near median its 10-year median of 26.91)
GF Value™: 円645.92 vs. price of 円684.00 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Conglomerates median (#249 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5355 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Crucible Co Ltd manufactures graphite crucibles and refractories for steelmakers. The company is organized into four business segments - Refractories business, Engineering business, Overseas business, and Real Estate business. The Refractory segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of graphite crucibles, shaped refractory and unshaped refractory. The Engineering segment is engaged in the design and construction of various industrial furnaces and incinerators. Overseas business is engaged in the import/export of refractory products and melting furnace equipment. The Real Estate segment is involved in the leasing of buildings and parking lots, and the operation of solar power generation business.
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