Meiji Machine CoTSE:6334 -0.42%56 Gross Margin % is 26.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 15.84. GuruFocus rates TSE:6334 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円355.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,992 Industrial Products companies, Meiji Machine Co ranks worse than 55.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meiji Machine Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6334'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 15.84 Max: 28.68
Current: 24.72
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Meiji Machine Co was 28.68%. The lowest was 0.73%. And the median was 15.84%.
TSE:6334's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 55.11% of 2992
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs TSE:6334: 24.72
Meiji Machine Co had a gross margin of 26.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Meiji Machine Co was 80.20% per year.
Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) 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
Meiji Machine Co had a gross margin of 26.53% 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.
Meiji Machine Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Meiji Machine Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meiji Machine 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:6334 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Meiji Machine 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.
Meiji Machine Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Meiji Machine Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiji Machine 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.
Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) has a Gross Margin % of 26.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Meiji Machine Co and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 15.84. Over the past decade, Meiji Machine Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.73 to 28.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiji Machine Co ranks #1649 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Meiji Machine Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Meiji Machine Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.53% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 15.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 28.68. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Meiji Machine Co's value of 26.53% is 1.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiji Machine Co ranks #1649 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiji Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiji Machine Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Meiji Machine Co ranks #1649 out of 2992 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Meiji Machine Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Meiji Machine Co's value of 26.53% is 1.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiji Machine Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.73 to 28.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.84 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Meiji Machine 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 26.82, 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. Meiji Machine Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.53% is 1.1% 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 Meiji Machine 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. Meiji Machine Co's current Gross Margin % is 26.53%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 15.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiji Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円355.65, compared to a current price of 円472.00 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.53%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 15.84 and 1.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Meiji Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 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 Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334), the current Gross Margin % is 26.53% 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 Meiji Machine Co (TSE:6334) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiji Machine Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円472.00 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円355.65.
GuruFocus considers Meiji Machine Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6334:
Gross Margin %: 26.53% (67% above median its 10-year median of 15.84)
GF Value™: 円355.65 vs. price of 円472.00 (32.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1649 of 2992)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiji Machine Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of machinery used in the food industry, particularly in flour milling and feed manufacturing, and on plant engineering for the construction of food factories and other facilities. Its products include selection machine, crushing machine, classification machine, air machine, mixing machine, and other machines.
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