NS Tool CoTSE:6157 +3.51%76 Gross Margin % is 57.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 54.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:6157 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円896.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, NS Tool Co ranks better than 92.96% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. NS Tool Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,835 Mil. NS Tool Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,903 Mil. Therefore, NS Tool Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NS Tool Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6157'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.08 Med: 54.67 Max: 56.61
Current: 55.42
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of NS Tool Co was 56.61%. The lowest was 51.08%. And the median was 54.67%.
TSE:6157's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.96% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs TSE:6157: 55.42
NS Tool Co had a gross margin of 57.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NS Tool Co was 1.50% per year.
NS Tool Co (TSE:6157) 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
NS Tool Co had a gross margin of 57.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
NS Tool Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
NS Tool Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NS 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:6157 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, NS 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.
NS Tool Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NS Tool Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NS 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.
NS Tool Co (TSE:6157) has a Gross Margin % of 57.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NS Tool Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.67. Over the past decade, NS Tool Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.08 to 56.61. According to the industry distribution chart, NS Tool Co ranks #211 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is NS Tool Co's Gross Margin % too high?
NS Tool Co's current Gross Margin % of 57.83% is near median its 10-year median of 54.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.08 to a high of 56.61. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. NS Tool Co's value of 57.83% is 115.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NS Tool Co ranks #211 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NS Tool Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NS Tool Co's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, NS Tool Co ranks #211 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NS Tool Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. NS Tool Co's value of 57.83% is 115.8% above this benchmark. Historically, NS Tool Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.08 to 56.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.67 vs. the industry median of 26.80, NS Tool 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. NS Tool Co's current Gross Margin % of 57.83% is 115.8% 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 NS 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. NS Tool Co's current Gross Margin % is 57.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NS Tool Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS Tool Co (TSE:6157) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円896.14, compared to a current price of 円944.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.67 and 115.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. NS Tool Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 NS Tool Co (TSE:6157), the current Gross Margin % is 57.83% 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 NS Tool Co (TSE:6157) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NS Tool Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円944.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円896.14.
GuruFocus considers NS Tool Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6157:
Gross Margin %: 57.83% (near median its 10-year median of 54.67)
GF Value™: 円896.14 vs. price of 円944.00 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115.8% above the Industrial Products median (#211 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6157 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ns Tool Co Ltd manufactures and sells cutting tools. The company's products include cutters and chucks, end mills in square, ball, taper, and radius types, cutter series for a copper electrode, aluminum, and plastic among others.
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