Oriental Chain Mfg CoTSE:6380 45 Gross Margin % is 21.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 17.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:6380 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,675.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, Oriental Chain Mfg Co ranks worse than 73.47% on this metric.
TSE:6380's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.47% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.83
vs TSE:6380: 18.07
Oriental Chain Mfg Co had a gross margin of 21.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Oriental Chain Mfg Co was 4.80% per year.
Oriental Chain Mfg Co (TSE:6380) 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
Oriental Chain Mfg Co had a gross margin of 21.40% 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.
Oriental Chain Mfg Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Oriental Chain Mfg Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oriental Chain Mfg 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:6380 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Oriental Chain Mfg 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.
Oriental Chain Mfg Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Oriental Chain Mfg Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oriental Chain Mfg 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.
Oriental Chain Mfg Co (TSE:6380) has a Gross Margin % of 21.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oriental Chain Mfg Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 17.33. Over the past decade, Oriental Chain Mfg Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.52 to 19.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Oriental Chain Mfg Co ranks #2199 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Oriental Chain Mfg Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Oriental Chain Mfg Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.40% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 17.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.52 to a high of 19.35. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Oriental Chain Mfg Co's value of 21.40% is 20.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oriental Chain Mfg Co ranks #2199 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Oriental Chain Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oriental Chain Mfg Co's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Oriental Chain Mfg Co ranks #2199 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Oriental Chain Mfg Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Oriental Chain Mfg Co's value of 21.40% is 20.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Oriental Chain Mfg Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.52 to 19.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.33 vs. the industry median of 26.83, Oriental Chain Mfg 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 26.83, based on 2,993 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. Oriental Chain Mfg Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.40% is 20.2% 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 Oriental Chain Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oriental Chain Mfg Co's current Gross Margin % is 21.40%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 17.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oriental Chain Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Chain Mfg Co (TSE:6380) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,675.28, compared to a current price of 円4,530.00 — trading 170.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.40%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 17.33 and 20.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.83. Oriental Chain Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Oriental Chain Mfg Co (TSE:6380), the current Gross Margin % is 21.40% 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 Oriental Chain Mfg Co (TSE:6380) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Chain Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,530.00 is trading 170.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,675.28.
GuruFocus considers Oriental Chain Mfg Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6380:
Gross Margin %: 21.40% (23% above median its 10-year median of 17.33)
GF Value™: 円1,675.28 vs. price of 円4,530.00 (170.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% below the Industrial Products median (#2199 of 2993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6380 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oriental Chain Mfg Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling roller chains, conveyor chains, and sprockets for use in various equipment in Japan and internationally. The company's products include stainless and nickel plated, extra heavy duty, and top roller chains, as well as roller chains with outboard rollers; plastic and hollow pins, among others.
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