Optorun Co (TSE:6235) Gross Margin %: 30.42% (As of Dec. 2025) — 27% Below Median

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TSE:6235 Optorun Co Ltd TSE:6235
79 GF Score
Price 円3,580.00
GF Value 円2,156.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Optorun Co Gross Margin %?

Optorun Co TSE:6235 -0.69% 79 Gross Margin % is 30.42% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 41.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:6235 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,156.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Optorun Co ranks better than 67.32% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Optorun Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円3,088 Mil. Optorun Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円10,151 Mil. Therefore, Optorun Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 30.42%.

Warning Sign:

Optorun Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.4%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Optorun Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6235' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.67   Med: 41.87   Max: 50.14
Current: 33.91


During the past 11 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Optorun Co was 50.14%. The lowest was 33.67%. And the median was 41.87%.

TSE:6235's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
67.32% of 2996 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8 vs TSE:6235: 33.91

Optorun Co had a gross margin of 30.42% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Optorun Co was -1.40% per year.


Optorun Co  (TSE:6235) 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

Optorun Co had a gross margin of 30.42% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.


Optorun Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Optorun Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Optorun 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.

Optorun Co Gross Margin % Chart

Optorun Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Optorun Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:6235 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Optorun 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.


Optorun Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Optorun Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Optorun Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Optorun Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Optorun Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=11440.4 / 33861.286
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(33861.286 - 22420.877) / 33861.286
=33.79 %

Optorun Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=3087.9 / 10150.95
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(10150.95 - 7063.038) / 10150.95
=30.42 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 30.42% mean?
Optorun Co (TSE:6235) has a Gross Margin % of 30.42% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Optorun Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 41.87. Over the past decade, Optorun Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.67 to 50.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Optorun Co ranks #979 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Optorun Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Optorun Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.42% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 41.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.67 to a high of 50.14. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Optorun Co's value of 30.42% is 13.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optorun Co ranks #979 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Optorun Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optorun Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Optorun Co ranks #979 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Optorun Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Optorun Co's value of 30.42% is 13.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Optorun Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.67 to 50.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.87 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Optorun 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. Optorun Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.42% is 13.5% 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 Optorun 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. Optorun Co's current Gross Margin % is 30.42%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 41.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optorun Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optorun Co (TSE:6235) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,156.66, compared to a current price of 円3,580.00 — trading 66% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.42%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 41.87 and 13.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Optorun Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Optorun Co (TSE:6235), the current Gross Margin % is 30.42% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Optorun Co (TSE:6235) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optorun Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,580.00 is trading 66% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,156.66. GuruFocus considers Optorun Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6235:

  • Gross Margin %: 30.42% (27% below median its 10-year median of 41.87)
  • GF Value™: 円2,156.66 vs. price of 円3,580.00 (66% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.5% above the Industrial Products median (#979 of 2996)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6235 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Optorun Co Business Description

Address 1-1, Fujimi 6-chome, Saitama-ken, Tsurugashima, JPN, 350-0801
Optorun Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, distribution and import/export of vacuum coating machines, peripheral equipment, and units using vacuum coating products. Precise control and physical vapor deposition (PVD) speed stabilization, are the pillars of thin film manufacturing technology. It uses such technology for the performance of RF ion sources, optical film thickness monitors, and sensor units. The company utilizes vacuum deposition equipment in the antireflection coating and hard coating for mobile phones, heat transmission mirrors are used in medical lighting, DVD pickup lenses, and other products.
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