Takamatsu Machinery CoTSE:6155 +0.41%59 Gross Margin % is 27.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 24.83. GuruFocus rates TSE:6155 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円416.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Takamatsu Machinery Co ranks worse than 52.34% on this metric.
TSE:6155's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.34% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs TSE:6155: 25.91
Takamatsu Machinery Co had a gross margin of 27.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Takamatsu Machinery Co was 1.80% per year.
Takamatsu Machinery Co (TSE:6155) 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
Takamatsu Machinery Co had a gross margin of 27.23% 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.
Takamatsu Machinery Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Takamatsu Machinery Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Takamatsu Machinery 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:6155 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Takamatsu Machinery 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.
Takamatsu Machinery Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Takamatsu Machinery Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Takamatsu Machinery 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.
Takamatsu Machinery Co (TSE:6155) has a Gross Margin % of 27.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Takamatsu Machinery Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 24.83. Over the past decade, Takamatsu Machinery Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.29 to 26.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Takamatsu Machinery Co ranks #1568 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Takamatsu Machinery Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Takamatsu Machinery Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.23% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.29 to a high of 26.23. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Takamatsu Machinery Co's value of 27.23% is 1.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takamatsu Machinery Co ranks #1568 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Takamatsu Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takamatsu Machinery Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Takamatsu Machinery Co ranks #1568 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Takamatsu Machinery Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Takamatsu Machinery Co's value of 27.23% is 1.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Takamatsu Machinery Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.29 to 26.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.83 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Takamatsu Machinery 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 26.80, 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. Takamatsu Machinery Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.23% is 1.6% 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 Takamatsu Machinery 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. Takamatsu Machinery Co's current Gross Margin % is 27.23%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 24.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takamatsu Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takamatsu Machinery Co (TSE:6155) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円416.98, compared to a current price of 円495.00 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.23%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.83 and 1.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Takamatsu Machinery 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 Takamatsu Machinery Co (TSE:6155), the current Gross Margin % is 27.23% 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 Takamatsu Machinery Co (TSE:6155) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takamatsu Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円495.00 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円416.98.
GuruFocus considers Takamatsu Machinery Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6155:
Gross Margin %: 27.23% (10% above median its 10-year median of 24.83)
GF Value™: 円416.98 vs. price of 円495.00 (18.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1568 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6155 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Takamatsu Machinery Co Ltd is a Japan-based machine manufacturer. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of machine tools including computer numerical control (CNC) precision lathes, and special-purpose machines.
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