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Kaname Kogyo CoTSE:6566 -1.76%79 Gross Margin % is 23.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 20.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:6566 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,122.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 233 Waste Management companies, Kaname Kogyo Co ranks worse than 59.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaname Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6566'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.14 Med: 20.93 Max: 23.25
Current: 23.09
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kaname Kogyo Co was 23.25%. The lowest was 17.14%. And the median was 20.93%.
TSE:6566's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.23% of 233
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.2
vs TSE:6566: 23.09
Kaname Kogyo Co had a gross margin of 23.18% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kaname Kogyo Co was 5.10% per year.
Kaname Kogyo Co (TSE:6566) 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
Kaname Kogyo Co had a gross margin of 23.18% 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.
Kaname Kogyo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kaname Kogyo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaname Kogyo 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:6566 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Kaname Kogyo 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.
Kaname Kogyo Co Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Kaname Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaname Kogyo 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.
Kaname Kogyo Co (TSE:6566) has a Gross Margin % of 23.18% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kaname Kogyo Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 20.93. Over the past decade, Kaname Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.14 to 23.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaname Kogyo Co ranks #138 out of 233 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Kaname Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kaname Kogyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.18% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 20.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.14 to a high of 23.25. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Kaname Kogyo Co's value of 23.18% is 14.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaname Kogyo Co ranks #138 out of 233 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaname Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaname Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Kaname Kogyo Co ranks #138 out of 233 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kaname Kogyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Kaname Kogyo Co's value of 23.18% is 14.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaname Kogyo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.14 to 23.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.93 vs. the industry median of 27.20, Kaname Kogyo 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 a Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 233 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. Kaname Kogyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.18% is 14.8% 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 Kaname Kogyo Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaname Kogyo Co's current Gross Margin % is 23.18%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 20.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaname Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaname Kogyo Co (TSE:6566) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,122.76, compared to a current price of 円1,282.00 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.18%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 20.93 and 14.8% below the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. Kaname Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kaname Kogyo Co (TSE:6566), the current Gross Margin % is 23.18% 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 Kaname Kogyo Co (TSE:6566) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaname Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,282.00 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,122.76.
GuruFocus considers Kaname Kogyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6566:
Gross Margin %: 23.18% (11% above median its 10-year median of 20.93)
GF Value™: 円1,122.76 vs. price of 円1,282.00 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.8% below the Waste Management median (#138 of 233)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6566 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaname Kogyo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company, engages in the provision of waste management services. It is engaged in collecting, transportation, disposal, and recycling of industrial waste, such as bins, cans, plastic bottles, bulky waste, as well as general waste.
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