NPCTSE:6255 -3.55%94 Gross Margin % is 54.73% as of Feb. 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 27.05. GuruFocus rates TSE:6255 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of 円643.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, NPC ranks better than 67.46% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. NPC's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円414 Mil. NPC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円756 Mil. Therefore, NPC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 54.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NPC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6255'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.86 Med: 27.05 Max: 34.87
Current: 33.92
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of NPC was 34.87%. The lowest was 20.86%. And the median was 27.05%.
TSE:6255's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.46% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs TSE:6255: 33.92
NPC had a gross margin of 54.73% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NPC was 5.80% per year.
NPC (TSE:6255) 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
NPC had a gross margin of 54.73% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
NPC Gross Margin % Related Terms
NPC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NPC'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:6255 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, NPC'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.
NPC Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NPC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NPC'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.
NPC (TSE:6255) has a Gross Margin % of 54.73% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NPC and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 27.05. Over the past decade, NPC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.86 to 34.87. According to the industry distribution chart, NPC ranks #975 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is NPC's Gross Margin % too high?
NPC's current Gross Margin % of 54.73% is 102% above median its 10-year median of 27.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.86 to a high of 34.87. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. NPC's value of 54.73% is 104.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NPC ranks #975 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NPC has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NPC's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, NPC ranks #975 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts NPC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. NPC's value of 54.73% is 104.2% above this benchmark. Historically, NPC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.86 to 34.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.05 vs. the industry median of 26.80, NPC 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. NPC's current Gross Margin % of 54.73% is 104.2% 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 NPC 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. NPC's current Gross Margin % is 54.73%, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 27.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NPC (TSE:6255) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円643.13, compared to a current price of 円733.00 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.73%, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 27.05 and 104.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. NPC's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 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 NPC (TSE:6255), the current Gross Margin % is 54.73% as of Feb. 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 NPC (TSE:6255) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NPC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円733.00 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円643.13.
GuruFocus considers NPC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6255:
Gross Margin %: 54.73% (102% above median its 10-year median of 27.05)
GF Value™: 円643.13 vs. price of 円733.00 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.2% above the Industrial Products median (#975 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NPC Inc is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the photovoltaic manufacturing equipment business. The products offered by the company include photovoltaic module manufacturing equipment such as cell tester, tabbing and stringing machine, layup machine, module laminator, module tester, laser inspection machine and other machines. It also offers comprehensive service for equipment for reuse. In addition, the group offers sealing and other vacuum packing machines to the users in various industries. It provides contract assembly service for PV modules by utilizing its own module manufacturing assembly line.
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