Ogura Clutch Co (TSE:6408) Gross Margin %: 18.32% (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median

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TSE:6408 Ogura Clutch Co Ltd TSE:6408
61 GF Score
Price 円4,015.00
GF Value 円3,120.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ogura Clutch Co Gross Margin %?

Ogura Clutch Co TSE:6408 +0.63% 61 Gross Margin % is 18.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 15.24. GuruFocus rates TSE:6408 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,120.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Ogura Clutch Co ranks worse than 74.35% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ogura Clutch Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,868 Mil. Ogura Clutch Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円21,110 Mil. Therefore, Ogura Clutch Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.32%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Ogura Clutch Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6408' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.49   Med: 15.24   Max: 17.55
Current: 17.55


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Ogura Clutch Co was 17.55%. The lowest was 13.49%. And the median was 15.24%.

TSE:6408's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
74.35% of 2998 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.84 vs TSE:6408: 17.55

Ogura Clutch Co had a gross margin of 18.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ogura Clutch Co was 3.80% per year.


Ogura Clutch Co  (TSE:6408) 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

Ogura Clutch Co had a gross margin of 18.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.


Ogura Clutch Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Ogura Clutch Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ogura Clutch 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.

Ogura Clutch Co Gross Margin % Chart

Ogura Clutch Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.50 16.30 13.65 15.37 17.55

Ogura Clutch Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.01 15.30 15.44 16.75 18.32

TSE:6408 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Ogura Clutch 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.


Ogura Clutch Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ogura Clutch Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ogura Clutch Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Ogura Clutch Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Ogura Clutch Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=7310 / 41664
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(41664 - 34354) / 41664
=17.55 %

Ogura Clutch Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3868 / 21110
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(21110 - 17242) / 21110
=18.32 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 18.32% mean?
Ogura Clutch Co (TSE:6408) has a Gross Margin % of 18.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ogura Clutch Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 15.24. Over the past decade, Ogura Clutch Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.49 to 17.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Ogura Clutch Co ranks #2229 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Ogura Clutch Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Ogura Clutch Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.32% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 15.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.49 to a high of 17.55. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Ogura Clutch Co's value of 18.32% is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ogura Clutch Co ranks #2229 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ogura Clutch Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ogura Clutch Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ogura Clutch Co ranks #2229 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ogura Clutch Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Ogura Clutch Co's value of 18.32% is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Ogura Clutch Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.49 to 17.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.24 vs. the industry median of 26.84, Ogura Clutch 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 26.84, 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. Ogura Clutch Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.32% is 31.7% 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 Ogura Clutch 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. Ogura Clutch Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.32%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 15.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ogura Clutch Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ogura Clutch Co (TSE:6408) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,120.84, compared to a current price of 円4,015.00 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.32%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 15.24 and 31.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.84. Ogura Clutch Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Ogura Clutch Co (TSE:6408), the current Gross Margin % is 18.32% 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 Ogura Clutch Co (TSE:6408) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ogura Clutch Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,015.00 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,120.84. GuruFocus considers Ogura Clutch Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6408:

  • Gross Margin %: 18.32% (20% above median its 10-year median of 15.24)
  • GF Value™: 円3,120.84 vs. price of 円4,015.00 (28.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.7% below the Industrial Products median (#2229 of 2998)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6408 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ogura Clutch Co Business Description

Address 2-678, Aioi-cho, Gumma Perfecture, Kiryu, JPN
Ogura Clutch Co Ltd. is engaged in manufacturing and selling of various types of clutch brakes for office machines, machine tools, construction machines and industrial machines, fiber tensioner, automotive A/C clutches, superchargers, power clutches, oil mist separators, high-pressure coolant systems, disaster prevention systems, among others.
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