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ANEST IWATATSE:6381 -1.37%90 Gross Margin % is 47.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 43.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:6381 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,493.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, ANEST IWATA ranks better than 86.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ANEST IWATA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6381'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.94 Med: 43.97 Max: 46.76
Current: 46.76
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ANEST IWATA was 46.76%. The lowest was 41.94%. And the median was 43.97%.
TSE:6381's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.78% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs TSE:6381: 46.76
ANEST IWATA had a gross margin of 47.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ANEST IWATA was 2.40% per year.
ANEST IWATA (TSE:6381) 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
ANEST IWATA had a gross margin of 47.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
ANEST IWATA Gross Margin % Related Terms
ANEST IWATA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ANEST IWATA'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:6381 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, ANEST IWATA'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.
ANEST IWATA Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ANEST IWATA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ANEST IWATA'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.
ANEST IWATA (TSE:6381) has a Gross Margin % of 47.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ANEST IWATA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.97. Over the past decade, ANEST IWATA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.94 to 46.76. According to the industry distribution chart, ANEST IWATA ranks #396 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is ANEST IWATA's Gross Margin % too high?
ANEST IWATA's current Gross Margin % of 47.04% is near median its 10-year median of 43.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.94 to a high of 46.76. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. ANEST IWATA's value of 47.04% is 75.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ANEST IWATA ranks #396 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ANEST IWATA has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ANEST IWATA's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ANEST IWATA ranks #396 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ANEST IWATA in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. ANEST IWATA's value of 47.04% is 75.5% above this benchmark. Historically, ANEST IWATA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.94 to 46.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.97 vs. the industry median of 26.80, ANEST IWATA 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 26.80, 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. ANEST IWATA's current Gross Margin % of 47.04% is 75.5% 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 ANEST IWATA 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. ANEST IWATA's current Gross Margin % is 47.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ANEST IWATA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ANEST IWATA (TSE:6381) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,493.00, compared to a current price of 円1,729.00 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.97 and 75.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. ANEST IWATA's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 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 ANEST IWATA (TSE:6381), the current Gross Margin % is 47.04% 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 ANEST IWATA (TSE:6381) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ANEST IWATA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,729.00 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,493.00.
GuruFocus considers ANEST IWATA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6381:
Gross Margin %: 47.04% (near median its 10-year median of 43.97)
GF Value™: 円1,493.00 vs. price of 円1,729.00 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.5% above the Industrial Products median (#396 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6381 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ANEST IWATA Corp manufactures and sells air compressors, pneumatic equipment and pneumatic tools. The company also manufactures and sells vacuum machinery, painting machinery, coating equipment, medical equipment, electric power supply equipment and power transmission equipment.
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