NIC AutotecTSE:5742 +0.28%48 Gross Margin % is 19.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 21.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:5742 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of 円805.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Metals & Mining companies, NIC Autotec ranks worse than 57.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for NIC Autotec's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5742'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.57 Med: 21.2 Max: 24.92
Current: 20.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of NIC Autotec was 24.92%. The lowest was 15.57%. And the median was 21.20%.
TSE:5742's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.77% of 727
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs TSE:5742: 20.32
NIC Autotec had a gross margin of 19.46% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NIC Autotec was 0.20% per year.
NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) 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
NIC Autotec had a gross margin of 19.46% 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.
NIC Autotec Gross Margin % Related Terms
NIC Autotec Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIC Autotec'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 Aluminum subindustry, NIC Autotec'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.
NIC Autotec Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, NIC Autotec's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIC Autotec'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.
NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) has a Gross Margin % of 19.46% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NIC Autotec and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.20. Over the past decade, NIC Autotec's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.57 to 24.92. According to the industry distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #420 out of 727 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is NIC Autotec's Gross Margin % too high?
NIC Autotec's current Gross Margin % of 19.46% is near median its 10-year median of 21.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.57 to a high of 24.92. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. NIC Autotec's value of 19.46% is 25.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #420 out of 727 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NIC Autotec has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIC Autotec's Gross Margin % compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #420 out of 727 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NIC Autotec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. NIC Autotec's value of 19.46% is 25.7% below this benchmark. Historically, NIC Autotec's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.57 to 24.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.20 vs. the industry median of 26.20, NIC Autotec 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 727 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. NIC Autotec's current Gross Margin % of 19.46% is 25.7% 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 NIC Autotec and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIC Autotec's current Gross Margin % is 19.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIC Autotec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円805.36, compared to a current price of 円714.00 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.20 and 25.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. NIC Autotec's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 NIC Autotec (TSE:5742), the current Gross Margin % is 19.46% 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 NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIC Autotec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円714.00 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円805.36.
GuruFocus considers NIC Autotec to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5742:
Gross Margin %: 19.46% (near median its 10-year median of 21.20)
GF Value™: 円805.36 vs. price of 円714.00 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.7% below the Metals & Mining median (#420 of 727)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIC Autotec Inc is engaged in equipment business which include factory automation and clean booth and clean room, alpha frame business which include industrial aluminium frame and system, and commercial business.
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