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Nittoseiko CoTSE:5957 86 Gross Margin % is 24.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 24.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:5957 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円674.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Nittoseiko Co ranks worse than 57.22% on this metric.
Nittoseiko Co (TSE:5957) 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
Nittoseiko Co had a gross margin of 24.15% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Nittoseiko Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nittoseiko Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nittoseiko 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:5957 vs SNA, RBC, SWK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Nittoseiko 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.
Nittoseiko Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nittoseiko Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nittoseiko 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.
Nittoseiko Co (TSE:5957) has a Gross Margin % of 24.15% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nittoseiko Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.15. Over the past decade, Nittoseiko Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.76 to 26.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Nittoseiko Co ranks #1715 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Nittoseiko Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nittoseiko Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.15% is near median its 10-year median of 24.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.76 to a high of 26.40. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Nittoseiko Co's value of 24.15% is 10.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nittoseiko Co ranks #1715 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nittoseiko Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nittoseiko Co's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nittoseiko Co ranks #1715 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nittoseiko Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Nittoseiko Co's value of 24.15% is 10.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Nittoseiko Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.76 to 26.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.15 vs. the industry median of 26.88, Nittoseiko 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.88, based on 2,997 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. Nittoseiko Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.15% is 10.2% 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 Nittoseiko Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nittoseiko Co's current Gross Margin % is 24.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nittoseiko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nittoseiko Co (TSE:5957) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円674.83, compared to a current price of 円774.00 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.15 and 10.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.88. Nittoseiko Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Nittoseiko Co (TSE:5957), the current Gross Margin % is 24.15% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nittoseiko Co (TSE:5957) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nittoseiko Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円774.00 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円674.83.
GuruFocus considers Nittoseiko Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5957:
Gross Margin %: 24.15% (near median its 10-year median of 24.15)
GF Value™: 円674.83 vs. price of 円774.00 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1715 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5957 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nittoseiko Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of industrial fasteners, automatic assembly machines and measurement, and inspection equipment. While majority of the sales is earned from selling of fasteners.
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