Nitto Kohki CoTSE:6151 -1.29%68 Gross Margin % is 38.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 46.78. GuruFocus rates TSE:6151 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,014.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Nitto Kohki Co ranks better than 80.95% on this metric.
Nitto Kohki Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nitto Kohki Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6151'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.98 Med: 46.78 Max: 51.8
Current: 41.98
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nitto Kohki Co was 51.80%. The lowest was 41.98%. And the median was 46.78%.
TSE:6151's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.95% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs TSE:6151: 41.98
Nitto Kohki Co had a gross margin of 38.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nitto Kohki Co was -2.00% per year.
Nitto Kohki Co (TSE:6151) 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
Nitto Kohki Co had a gross margin of 38.57% 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.
Nitto Kohki Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nitto Kohki Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nitto Kohki 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:6151 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Nitto Kohki 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.
Nitto Kohki Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nitto Kohki Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nitto Kohki 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.
Nitto Kohki Co (TSE:6151) has a Gross Margin % of 38.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nitto Kohki Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 46.78. Over the past decade, Nitto Kohki Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.98 to 51.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Nitto Kohki Co ranks #571 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Nitto Kohki Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nitto Kohki Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.57% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 46.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.98 to a high of 51.80. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Nitto Kohki Co's value of 38.57% is 43.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nitto Kohki Co ranks #571 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nitto Kohki Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nitto Kohki Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nitto Kohki Co ranks #571 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nitto Kohki Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Nitto Kohki Co's value of 38.57% is 43.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nitto Kohki Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.98 to 51.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.78 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Nitto Kohki Co has consistently been above 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 26.81, 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. Nitto Kohki Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.57% is 43.9% above 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 Nitto Kohki Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nitto Kohki Co's current Gross Margin % is 38.57%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 46.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nitto Kohki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nitto Kohki Co (TSE:6151) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,014.32, compared to a current price of 円1,688.00 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.57%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 46.78 and 43.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Nitto Kohki Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Nitto Kohki Co (TSE:6151), the current Gross Margin % is 38.57% 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 Nitto Kohki Co (TSE:6151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nitto Kohki Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,688.00 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,014.32.
GuruFocus considers Nitto Kohki Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6151:
Gross Margin %: 38.57% (18% below median its 10-year median of 46.78)
GF Value™: 円2,014.32 vs. price of 円1,688.00 (16.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.9% above the Industrial Products median (#571 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nitto Kohki Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates in four segments. The couplings segment develops, manufactures, and sells quick-connecting fluid couplings under the Cupla brand. The machine tools segment manufactures machine tools for various functions including drilling, cutting, sanding, chamfering, and so on. The linear pumps segment manufactures and sells pump products that are incorporated into equipment in the housing, medical healthcare, hair, and various other fields. The door closers segment offers various door-closer products utilized in different kinds of doors. The company generates the majority of its sales from the Japanese domestic market, and the rest from overseas markets.
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