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Nomura Micro Science CoTSE:6254 +0.92%78 Gross Margin % is 23.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 22.24. GuruFocus rates TSE:6254 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,220.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Nomura Micro Science Co ranks worse than 61.92% on this metric.
TSE:6254's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.92% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs TSE:6254: 22.59
Nomura Micro Science Co had a gross margin of 23.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nomura Micro Science Co was -1.30% per year.
Nomura Micro Science Co (TSE:6254) 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
Nomura Micro Science Co had a gross margin of 23.02% 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.
Nomura Micro Science Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nomura Micro Science Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:6254 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Nomura Micro Science 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.
Nomura Micro Science Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nomura Micro Science Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nomura Micro Science 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.
Nomura Micro Science Co (TSE:6254) has a Gross Margin % of 23.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nomura Micro Science Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.24. Over the past decade, Nomura Micro Science Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.26 to 24.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Nomura Micro Science Co ranks #1855 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Nomura Micro Science Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nomura Micro Science Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.02% is near median its 10-year median of 22.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.26 to a high of 24.00. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Nomura Micro Science Co's value of 23.02% is 14.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nomura Micro Science Co ranks #1855 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nomura Micro Science Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nomura Micro Science Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nomura Micro Science Co ranks #1855 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nomura Micro Science Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Nomura Micro Science Co's value of 23.02% is 14.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nomura Micro Science Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.26 to 24.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.24 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Nomura Micro Science Co has consistently been below 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. Nomura Micro Science Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.02% is 14.1% below 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 Nomura Micro Science 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. Nomura Micro Science Co's current Gross Margin % is 23.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nomura Micro Science Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura Micro Science Co (TSE:6254) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,220.66, compared to a current price of 円4,375.00 — trading 97% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.24 and 14.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Nomura Micro Science Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 14 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 Nomura Micro Science Co (TSE:6254), the current Gross Margin % is 23.02% 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 Nomura Micro Science Co (TSE:6254) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura Micro Science Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,375.00 is trading 97% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,220.66.
GuruFocus considers Nomura Micro Science Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6254:
Gross Margin %: 23.02% (near median its 10-year median of 22.24)
GF Value™: 円2,220.66 vs. price of 円4,375.00 (97% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1855 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6254 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nomura Micro Science Co Ltd Operates in the electronic industry, pharmaceutical industry, food industry, biotechnology, and environmental energy. The products of the company include water treatment equipment, water treatment units, functional purification equipment, measuring equipment, and chemical liquid supply devices.
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