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River EletecTSE:6666 -0.51%51 Gross Margin % is 25.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 21.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:6666 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円482.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,451 Hardware companies, River Eletec ranks worse than 57.36% on this metric.
River Eletec (TSE:6666) 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
River Eletec had a gross margin of 25.16% 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.
River Eletec Gross Margin % Related Terms
River Eletec Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for River Eletec'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:6666 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, River Eletec'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.
River Eletec Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, River Eletec's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where River Eletec'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.
River Eletec (TSE:6666) has a Gross Margin % of 25.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on River Eletec and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 21.80. Over the past decade, River Eletec's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.07 to 35.43. According to the industry distribution chart, River Eletec ranks #1406 out of 2451 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is River Eletec's Gross Margin % too high?
River Eletec's current Gross Margin % of 25.16% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 21.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.07 to a high of 35.43. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. River Eletec's value of 25.16% is 2.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, River Eletec ranks #1406 out of 2451 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, River Eletec has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does River Eletec's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, River Eletec ranks #1406 out of 2451 companies for Gross Margin %. This places River Eletec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. River Eletec's value of 25.16% is 2.7% above this benchmark. Historically, River Eletec's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.07 to 35.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.80 vs. the industry median of 24.49, River Eletec 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.49, based on 2,451 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. River Eletec's current Gross Margin % of 25.16% is 2.7% 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 River Eletec and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. River Eletec's current Gross Margin % is 25.16%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 21.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is River Eletec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, River Eletec (TSE:6666) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円482.59, compared to a current price of 円773.00 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.16%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 21.80 and 2.7% above the Hardware industry median of 24.49. River Eletec's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 River Eletec (TSE:6666), the current Gross Margin % is 25.16% 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 River Eletec (TSE:6666) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, River Eletec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円773.00 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円482.59.
GuruFocus considers River Eletec to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6666:
Gross Margin %: 25.16% (15% above median its 10-year median of 21.80)
GF Value™: 円482.59 vs. price of 円773.00 (60.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% above the Hardware median (#1406 of 2451)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6666 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
River Eletec Corp is a company engaged in developing and producing electronic parts such as quartz crystal units, crystal oscillators, and resistors. The company's products are used for electronic equipment, including digital cameras, DVD players, cellular phones, and watches. Its segments include the Crystal Product segment and Other Electronic Components segment.
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