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Akasaka DieselsTSE:6022 -1.45%65 Gross Margin % is 12.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 17.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:6022 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,571.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Aerospace & Defense companies, Akasaka Diesels ranks worse than 75.94% on this metric.
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
Akasaka Diesels had a gross margin of 12.37% 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.
Akasaka Diesels Gross Margin % Related Terms
Akasaka Diesels Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Akasaka Diesels'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:6022 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Akasaka Diesels'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.
Akasaka Diesels Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Akasaka Diesels's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Akasaka Diesels'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.
Akasaka Diesels (TSE:6022) has a Gross Margin % of 12.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Akasaka Diesels and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 17.28. Over the past decade, Akasaka Diesels' Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.12 to 21.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Akasaka Diesels ranks #262 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Akasaka Diesels' Gross Margin % too high?
Akasaka Diesels' current Gross Margin % of 12.37% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 17.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.12 to a high of 21.52. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Akasaka Diesels' value of 12.37% is 53.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akasaka Diesels ranks #262 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Akasaka Diesels has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akasaka Diesels' Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Akasaka Diesels ranks #262 out of 345 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Akasaka Diesels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Akasaka Diesels' value of 12.37% is 53.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Akasaka Diesels' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.12 to 21.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.28 vs. the industry median of 26.84, Akasaka Diesels 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.84, based on 345 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. Akasaka Diesels's current Gross Margin % of 12.37% is 53.9% 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 Akasaka Diesels and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akasaka Diesels's current Gross Margin % is 12.37%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 17.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akasaka Diesels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akasaka Diesels (TSE:6022) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,571.81, compared to a current price of 円2,514.00 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.37%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 17.28 and 53.9% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.84. Akasaka Diesels' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Akasaka Diesels (TSE:6022), the current Gross Margin % is 12.37% 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 Akasaka Diesels (TSE:6022) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akasaka Diesels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,514.00 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,571.81.
GuruFocus considers Akasaka Diesels to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6022:
Gross Margin %: 12.37% (28% below median its 10-year median of 17.28)
GF Value™: 円2,571.81 vs. price of 円2,514.00 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.9% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#262 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6022 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Akasaka Diesels Ltd is a Japan-based machinery manufacturing company. It is mainly engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of the marine diesel engine and other machinery and equipment. It offers marine and industrial machinery products including 4stroke engine, 2stroke engine, remote controller, institution monitoring equipment, vibration, and noise reduction technology, and air motor. The company is also engaged in selling and leasing of marine equipment, oceanographic instruments, environmental pollution control equipment, satellite utilization measuring equipment, astronomical observation equipment, castings, and forged steel products.
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