KitagawaTSE:6317 +0.24%68 Gross Margin % is 17.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 15.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:6317 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,407.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Kitagawa ranks worse than 75.5% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kitagawa's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,057 Mil. Kitagawa's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円29,332 Mil. Therefore, Kitagawa's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitagawa's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6317'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.9 Med: 15.89 Max: 19.53
Current: 16.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kitagawa was 19.53%. The lowest was 10.90%. And the median was 15.89%.
TSE:6317's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.5% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs TSE:6317: 16.94
Kitagawa had a gross margin of 17.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kitagawa was 5.20% per year.
Kitagawa (TSE:6317) 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
Kitagawa had a gross margin of 17.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Kitagawa Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kitagawa Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitagawa'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:6317 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kitagawa'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.
Kitagawa Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kitagawa's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitagawa'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.
Kitagawa (TSE:6317) has a Gross Margin % of 17.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kitagawa and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.89. Over the past decade, Kitagawa's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.90 to 19.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitagawa ranks #2262 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Kitagawa's Gross Margin % too high?
Kitagawa's current Gross Margin % of 17.24% is near median its 10-year median of 15.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.90 to a high of 19.53. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Kitagawa's value of 17.24% is 35.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitagawa ranks #2262 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kitagawa has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitagawa's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kitagawa ranks #2262 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kitagawa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Kitagawa's value of 17.24% is 35.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kitagawa's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.90 to 19.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.89 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Kitagawa 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. Kitagawa's current Gross Margin % of 17.24% is 35.7% 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 Kitagawa 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. Kitagawa's current Gross Margin % is 17.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitagawa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitagawa (TSE:6317) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,407.43, compared to a current price of 円1,678.00 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.89 and 35.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Kitagawa's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Kitagawa (TSE:6317), the current Gross Margin % is 17.24% 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 Kitagawa (TSE:6317) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitagawa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,678.00 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,407.43.
GuruFocus considers Kitagawa to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6317:
Gross Margin %: 17.24% (near median its 10-year median of 15.89)
GF Value™: 円1,407.43 vs. price of 円1,678.00 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.7% below the Industrial Products median (#2262 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6317 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitagawa Corp is the diversified machinery manufacturing company based in Japan. It is specialised in three core businesses: the production and development of casting and machining techniques of metal raw materials; supplying power chucks and numerically controlled rotary tables to the global machine tool industry; constructing custom-made concrete and recycling plants as well as providing construction machinery for various projects, including bridge erection and self-propelled multi-floor parking. The company has an operational presence across the United Kingdom, the United States of America, China, Taiwan, Australia, Germany and other regions.
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