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Tsukuba Seiko CoTSE:6596 58 Gross Margin % is 60.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 44.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:6596 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,166.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Tsukuba Seiko Co ranks better than 90.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tsukuba Seiko Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6596'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.5 Med: 44.77 Max: 56.06
Current: 56.04
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tsukuba Seiko Co was 56.06%. The lowest was -5.50%. And the median was 44.77%.
TSE:6596's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.11% of 1011
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs TSE:6596: 56.04
Tsukuba Seiko Co had a gross margin of 60.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tsukuba Seiko Co was 8.20% per year.
Tsukuba Seiko Co (TSE:6596) 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
Tsukuba Seiko Co had a gross margin of 60.06% 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.
Tsukuba Seiko Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tsukuba Seiko Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tsukuba Seiko 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:6596 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Tsukuba Seiko 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.
Tsukuba Seiko Co Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Tsukuba Seiko Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tsukuba Seiko 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.
Tsukuba Seiko Co (TSE:6596) has a Gross Margin % of 60.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tsukuba Seiko Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 44.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Tsukuba Seiko Co ranks #100 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Tsukuba Seiko Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Tsukuba Seiko Co's current Gross Margin % of 60.06% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 44.77. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Tsukuba Seiko Co's value of 60.06% is 102.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tsukuba Seiko Co ranks #100 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tsukuba Seiko Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsukuba Seiko Co's Gross Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Tsukuba Seiko Co ranks #100 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tsukuba Seiko Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Tsukuba Seiko Co's value of 60.06% is 102.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 44.77 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Tsukuba Seiko Co 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 a Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. Tsukuba Seiko Co's current Gross Margin % of 60.06% is 102.8% 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 Tsukuba Seiko Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tsukuba Seiko Co's current Gross Margin % is 60.06%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 44.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsukuba Seiko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsukuba Seiko Co (TSE:6596) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,166.88, compared to a current price of 円990.00 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.06%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 44.77 and 102.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Tsukuba Seiko Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Tsukuba Seiko Co (TSE:6596), the current Gross Margin % is 60.06% 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 Tsukuba Seiko Co (TSE:6596) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsukuba Seiko Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円990.00 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,166.88.
GuruFocus considers Tsukuba Seiko Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6596:
Gross Margin %: 60.06% (34% above median its 10-year median of 44.77)
GF Value™: 円1,166.88 vs. price of 円990.00 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102.8% above the Semiconductors median (#100 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tsukuba Seiko Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of electrostatic clamping systems. Its product offerings include thin hand, cordless holder, wafer support, waferhand, and electrostatic belt.
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