Iwaki CoTSE:6237 +6.67%89 Gross Margin % is 39.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 34.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:6237 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,697.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Iwaki Co ranks better than 78.51% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Iwaki Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,959 Mil. Iwaki Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円24,998 Mil. Therefore, Iwaki Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iwaki Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6237'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.51 Med: 34.35 Max: 41.15
Current: 39.99
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Iwaki Co was 41.15%. The lowest was 32.51%. And the median was 34.35%.
TSE:6237's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.51% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs TSE:6237: 39.99
Iwaki Co had a gross margin of 39.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Iwaki Co was 4.20% per year.
Iwaki Co (TSE:6237) 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
Iwaki Co had a gross margin of 39.84% 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.
Iwaki Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Iwaki Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iwaki 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:6237 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Iwaki 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.
Iwaki Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Iwaki Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iwaki 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.
Iwaki Co (TSE:6237) has a Gross Margin % of 39.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Iwaki Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 34.35. Over the past decade, Iwaki Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.51 to 41.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Iwaki Co ranks #644 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Iwaki Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Iwaki Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.84% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 34.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.51 to a high of 41.15. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Iwaki Co's value of 39.84% is 48.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iwaki Co ranks #644 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iwaki Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iwaki Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Iwaki Co ranks #644 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Iwaki Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Iwaki Co's value of 39.84% is 48.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Iwaki Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.51 to 41.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.35 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Iwaki 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 26.79, 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. Iwaki Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.84% is 48.7% 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 Iwaki Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iwaki Co's current Gross Margin % is 39.84%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 34.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iwaki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iwaki Co (TSE:6237) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,697.61, compared to a current price of 円4,000.00 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.84%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 34.35 and 48.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Iwaki Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 Iwaki Co (TSE:6237), the current Gross Margin % is 39.84% 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 Iwaki Co (TSE:6237) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iwaki Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,000.00 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,697.61.
GuruFocus considers Iwaki Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6237:
Gross Margin %: 39.84% (16% above median its 10-year median of 34.35)
GF Value™: 円2,697.61 vs. price of 円4,000.00 (48.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.7% above the Industrial Products median (#644 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iwaki Co Ltd engages in the development, production, and sale of various types of fluid control products and pumps, including the chemical pump. The company offers magnetic drive pumps and related accessories; metering pumps, including motor-driven and electromagnetic metering pumps; and pneumatic drive pumps, such as pneumatic drive bellows, drive dispensers, and chemical replenishing pumps, as well as related accessories. It also provides rotary displacement pumps comprising hi-cera, magnetic drive gear, chemical gear, and screw pumps; air pumps consisting of gas-liquid transfer pumps, and diaphragm and bellows type air pumps; and turbine pumps that include non-metal magnetic and magnetic drive turbine pumps. In addition, the company offers water quality control devices.
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