Kitagawa Seiki Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitagawa Seiki Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6327'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.83 Med: 23.05 Max: 25.62
Current: 22.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kitagawa Seiki Co was 25.62%. The lowest was 20.83%. And the median was 23.05%.
TSE:6327's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.8% of 2992
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs TSE:6327: 22.30
Kitagawa Seiki Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kitagawa Seiki Co was -1.80% per year.
Kitagawa Seiki Co (TSE:6327) 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 Seiki Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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 Seiki Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kitagawa Seiki Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitagawa Seiki 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:6327 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kitagawa Seiki 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.
Kitagawa Seiki Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kitagawa Seiki Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitagawa Seiki 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.
Kitagawa Seiki Co (TSE:6327) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kitagawa Seiki Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kitagawa Seiki Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.83 to 25.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitagawa Seiki Co ranks #1879 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Kitagawa Seiki Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kitagawa Seiki Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.83 to a high of 25.62. Based on the distribution chart, Kitagawa Seiki Co ranks #1879 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kitagawa Seiki Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitagawa Seiki Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kitagawa Seiki Co ranks #1879 out of 2992 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kitagawa Seiki Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Historically, Kitagawa Seiki Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.83 to 25.62 over the past decade. 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 26.82, based on 2,992 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. 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 Seiki Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitagawa Seiki Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitagawa Seiki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitagawa Seiki Co (TSE:6327) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円645.42, compared to a current price of 円6,130.00 — trading 849.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Kitagawa Seiki Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Seiki Co (TSE:6327), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Kitagawa Seiki Co (TSE:6327) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitagawa Seiki Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円6,130.00 is trading 849.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円645.42.
GuruFocus considers Kitagawa Seiki Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6327:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円645.42 vs. price of 円6,130.00 (849.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6327 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitagawa Seiki Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the manufacture and sale of press machines for producing printed circuit boards, new materials, factory automation equipment, and conveying equipment.
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