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Super Tool CoTSE:5990 +0.45%62 Gross Margin % is 26.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 27.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:5990 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,837.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Super Tool Co ranks better than 53.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Super Tool Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5990'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.38 Med: 27.48 Max: 31.72
Current: 28.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Super Tool Co was 31.72%. The lowest was 24.38%. And the median was 27.48%.
TSE:5990's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.57% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs TSE:5990: 28.23
Super Tool Co had a gross margin of 26.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Super Tool Co was 4.10% per year.
Super Tool Co (TSE:5990) 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
Super Tool Co had a gross margin of 26.32% 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.
Super Tool Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Super Tool Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Super Tool 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:5990 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Super Tool 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.
Super Tool Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Super Tool Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Super Tool 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.
Super Tool Co (TSE:5990) has a Gross Margin % of 26.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Super Tool Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.48. Over the past decade, Super Tool Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.38 to 31.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Super Tool Co ranks #1391 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Super Tool Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Super Tool Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.32% is near median its 10-year median of 27.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.38 to a high of 31.72. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Super Tool Co's value of 26.32% is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Super Tool Co ranks #1391 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Super Tool Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Super Tool Co's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Super Tool Co ranks #1391 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Super Tool Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Super Tool Co's value of 26.32% is 1.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Super Tool Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.38 to 31.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.48 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Super Tool 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 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Super Tool Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.32% is 1.8% 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 Super Tool Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Super Tool Co's current Gross Margin % is 26.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Super Tool Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Tool Co (TSE:5990) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,837.20, compared to a current price of 円1,994.00 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.48 and 1.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Super Tool Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Super Tool Co (TSE:5990), the current Gross Margin % is 26.32% 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 Super Tool Co (TSE:5990) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Super Tool Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,994.00 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,837.20.
GuruFocus considers Super Tool Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5990:
Gross Margin %: 26.32% (near median its 10-year median of 27.48)
GF Value™: 円1,837.20 vs. price of 円1,994.00 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1391 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5990 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Super Tool Co Ltd manufactures industrial tools and material handling equipment. It manufactures general tool, specialized tool, super tool. Its products include wrenches, plumbing devices, pullers, lifting clamps, and jib cranes, as well as custom tools and machinery made to meet customers specifications.
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