Nichidai (TSE:6467) Gross Margin %: 16.62% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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TSE:6467 Nichidai Corp TSE:6467
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Price 円330.00
GF Value 円346.76
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What is Nichidai Gross Margin %?

Nichidai TSE:6467 +0.30% 60 Gross Margin % is 16.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 19.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:6467 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円346.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Nichidai ranks worse than 76.82% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Nichidai's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円896 Mil. Nichidai's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,390 Mil. Therefore, Nichidai's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.62%.


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

TSE:6467' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.87   Med: 19.15   Max: 21.55
Current: 16.4


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Nichidai was 21.55%. The lowest was 14.87%. And the median was 19.15%.

TSE:6467's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
76.82% of 2998 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.84 vs TSE:6467: 16.40

Nichidai had a gross margin of 16.62% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nichidai was 2.00% per year.


Nichidai  (TSE:6467) 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

Nichidai had a gross margin of 16.62% 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.


Nichidai Gross Margin % Related Terms


Nichidai Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nichidai'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.

Nichidai Gross Margin % Chart

Nichidai 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 19.02 18.31 19.25 20.01 16.40

Nichidai 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 21.15 19.73 20.29 16.18 16.62

TSE:6467 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Nichidai'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.


Nichidai Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nichidai's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Nichidai Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Nichidai'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 )
=1802.5 / 10992.897
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(10992.897 - 9190.391) / 10992.897
=16.40 %

Nichidai'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 )
=895.7 / 5389.55
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5389.55 - 4493.876) / 5389.55
=16.62 %

* 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 16.62% mean?
Nichidai (TSE:6467) has a Gross Margin % of 16.62% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nichidai and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 19.15. Over the past decade, Nichidai's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.87 to 21.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichidai ranks #2303 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Nichidai's Gross Margin % too high?
Nichidai's current Gross Margin % of 16.62% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 19.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.87 to a high of 21.55. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Nichidai's value of 16.62% is 38.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichidai ranks #2303 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nichidai has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichidai's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nichidai ranks #2303 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nichidai in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Nichidai's value of 16.62% is 38.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nichidai's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.87 to 21.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.15 vs. the industry median of 26.84, Nichidai 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. Nichidai's current Gross Margin % of 16.62% is 38.1% 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 Nichidai 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. Nichidai's current Gross Margin % is 16.62%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 19.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichidai stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichidai (TSE:6467) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円346.76, compared to a current price of 円330.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.62%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 19.15 and 38.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.84. Nichidai's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Nichidai (TSE:6467), the current Gross Margin % is 16.62% 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 Nichidai (TSE:6467) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichidai stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円330.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円346.76. GuruFocus considers Nichidai to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6467:

  • Gross Margin %: 16.62% (13% below median its 10-year median of 19.15)
  • GF Value™: 円346.76 vs. price of 円330.00 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.1% below the Industrial Products median (#2303 of 2998)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6467 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nichidai Business Description

Address 13 Kitamachida, Takigi, Kyotanabe, Kyoto, JPN, 610-0341
Nichidai Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of precision-forged dies, filtering equipment, and metal filtering materials, sintered metals, and precision components.
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