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Tsubakimoto Chain CoTSE:6371 +0.62%86 Gross Margin % is 28.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 29.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:6371 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,167.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Tsubakimoto Chain Co ranks better than 57.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6371'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.63 Med: 29.11 Max: 30.47
Current: 29.5
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tsubakimoto Chain Co was 30.47%. The lowest was 24.63%. And the median was 29.11%.
TSE:6371's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.07% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.84
vs TSE:6371: 29.50
Tsubakimoto Chain Co had a gross margin of 28.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tsubakimoto Chain Co was 2.80% per year.
Tsubakimoto Chain Co (TSE:6371) 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
Tsubakimoto Chain Co had a gross margin of 28.83% 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.
Tsubakimoto Chain Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tsubakimoto Chain Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tsubakimoto Chain 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:6371 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Tsubakimoto Chain 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.
Tsubakimoto Chain Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tsubakimoto Chain 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.
Tsubakimoto Chain Co (TSE:6371) has a Gross Margin % of 28.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tsubakimoto Chain Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.11. Over the past decade, Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.63 to 30.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Tsubakimoto Chain Co ranks #1287 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Tsubakimoto Chain Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.83% is near median its 10-year median of 29.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.63 to a high of 30.47. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's value of 28.83% is 7.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tsubakimoto Chain Co ranks #1287 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tsubakimoto Chain Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsubakimoto Chain Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Tsubakimoto Chain Co ranks #1287 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Tsubakimoto Chain Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's value of 28.83% is 7.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tsubakimoto Chain Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.63 to 30.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.11 vs. the industry median of 26.84, Tsubakimoto Chain Co 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 26.84, based on 2,998 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. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.83% is 7.4% 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 Tsubakimoto Chain Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's current Gross Margin % is 28.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsubakimoto Chain Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsubakimoto Chain Co (TSE:6371) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,167.13, compared to a current price of 円2,600.00 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.11 and 7.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.84. Tsubakimoto Chain Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Tsubakimoto Chain Co (TSE:6371), the current Gross Margin % is 28.83% 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 Tsubakimoto Chain Co (TSE:6371) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsubakimoto Chain Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,600.00 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,167.13.
GuruFocus considers Tsubakimoto Chain Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6371:
Gross Margin %: 28.83% (near median its 10-year median of 29.11)
GF Value™: 円2,167.13 vs. price of 円2,600.00 (20% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1287 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6371 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tsubakimoto Chain Co. is a Japan-based company that is engaged in manufacturing and sales of various variable speed drives, handling equipment and other related products and services. The company operates through four divisions. The Chain operation supplies chain products, including drive chains and conveyor chains. The Automotive Parts operation provides automotive timing drive systems, timing belts, long belts and others. The Power Transmission Unites and Component operation provides reducers, variable speed drives, motion control units and others. The Materials Handling Systems operation supplies sorting systems, conveyance systems, storage and picking systems and others. The company generates most of its revenue from Japan, America and Europe.
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