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Sanso Electric CoTSE:6518 -2.41%59 Gross Margin % is 18.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 18.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:6518 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,057.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, Sanso Electric Co ranks worse than 72.69% on this metric.
Sanso Electric Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanso Electric Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6518'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.15 Med: 18.76 Max: 20.91
Current: 18.36
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sanso Electric Co was 20.91%. The lowest was 16.15%. And the median was 18.76%.
TSE:6518's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.69% of 2999
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.85
vs TSE:6518: 18.36
Sanso Electric Co had a gross margin of 18.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sanso Electric Co was -2.80% per year.
Sanso Electric Co (TSE:6518) 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
Sanso Electric Co had a gross margin of 18.08% 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.
Sanso Electric Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanso Electric Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanso Electric 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:6518 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sanso Electric 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.
Sanso Electric Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sanso Electric Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanso Electric 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.
Sanso Electric Co (TSE:6518) has a Gross Margin % of 18.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanso Electric Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.76. Over the past decade, Sanso Electric Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.15 to 20.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanso Electric Co ranks #2180 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is Sanso Electric Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sanso Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.08% is near median its 10-year median of 18.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.15 to a high of 20.91. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Sanso Electric Co's value of 18.08% is 32.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanso Electric Co ranks #2180 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanso Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanso Electric Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sanso Electric Co ranks #2180 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanso Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Sanso Electric Co's value of 18.08% is 32.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanso Electric Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.15 to 20.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.76 vs. the industry median of 26.85, Sanso Electric 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 26.85, based on 2,999 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. Sanso Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.08% is 32.7% 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 Sanso Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanso Electric Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanso Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanso Electric Co (TSE:6518) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,057.29, compared to a current price of 円1,861.00 — trading 76% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.76 and 32.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.85. Sanso Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Sanso Electric Co (TSE:6518), the current Gross Margin % is 18.08% 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 Sanso Electric Co (TSE:6518) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanso Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,861.00 is trading 76% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,057.29.
GuruFocus considers Sanso Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6518:
Gross Margin %: 18.08% (near median its 10-year median of 18.76)
GF Value™: 円1,057.29 vs. price of 円1,861.00 (76% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.7% below the Industrial Products median (#2180 of 2999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6518 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanso Electric Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in designing, manufacturing and selling motors and pumps. The product portfolio of the company includes magnet pump, line pump, household pump, unit product, circulation pump, and special-purpose pump motor, among others. The company provides motors for industrial machineries, household electrical appliances, ultra high speed spinning machines, and vacuum pumps.
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