Chuo Spring CoTSE:5992 -0.39%59 Gross Margin % is 11.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 12.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:5992 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,389.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Vehicles & Parts companies, Chuo Spring Co ranks worse than 82.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chuo Spring Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5992'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.72 Med: 12.77 Max: 13.97
Current: 11.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chuo Spring Co was 13.97%. The lowest was 9.72%. And the median was 12.77%.
TSE:5992's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 82.43% of 1309
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.83
vs TSE:5992: 11.69
Chuo Spring Co had a gross margin of 11.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chuo Spring Co was -0.90% per year.
Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) 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
Chuo Spring Co had a gross margin of 11.86% 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.
Chuo Spring Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chuo Spring Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chuo Spring 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, Chuo Spring 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.
Chuo Spring Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chuo Spring Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuo Spring 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.
Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) has a Gross Margin % of 11.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chuo Spring Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.77. Over the past decade, Chuo Spring Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.72 to 13.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuo Spring Co ranks #1079 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Chuo Spring Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chuo Spring Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.86% is near median its 10-year median of 12.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.72 to a high of 13.97. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.83. Chuo Spring Co's value of 11.86% is 40.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuo Spring Co ranks #1079 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chuo Spring Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuo Spring Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Chuo Spring Co ranks #1079 out of 1309 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chuo Spring Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.83. Chuo Spring Co's value of 11.86% is 40.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Chuo Spring Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.72 to 13.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.77 vs. the industry median of 19.83, Chuo Spring 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 19.83, based on 1,309 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. Chuo Spring Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.86% is 40.2% 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 Chuo Spring Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuo Spring Co's current Gross Margin % is 11.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuo Spring Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,389.60, compared to a current price of 円3,860.00 — trading 177.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.77 and 40.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.83. Chuo Spring Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992), the current Gross Margin % is 11.86% 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 Chuo Spring Co (TSE:5992) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Spring Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,860.00 is trading 177.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,389.60.
GuruFocus considers Chuo Spring Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5992:
Gross Margin %: 11.86% (near median its 10-year median of 12.77)
GF Value™: 円1,389.60 vs. price of 円3,860.00 (177.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1079 of 1309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5992 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuo Spring Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of springs, control cables, and automobile supplies. It provides chassis springs, precise springs, cables, gold-plating processing and automobile supplies, as well as design and development services for automobile supplies and reels. Its products include various springs for automobiles, industrial machines, precision machines and aircraft; automotive control cables; and control cable application to buildings, agricultural machines, ships, and housings.
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