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Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co (TSE:6853) 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
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co Gross Margin % Chart
TSE:6853 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kyowa Electronic Instruments 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.
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyowa Electronic Instruments 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.
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co (TSE:6853) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.63 to 39.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co ranks #650 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.63 to a high of 39.18. Based on the distribution chart, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co ranks #650 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co ranks #650 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Historically, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.63 to 39.18 over the past decade. 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 24.54, based on 2,457 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. 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 Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co (TSE:6853) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円497.00, compared to a current price of 円773.00 — trading 55.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co (TSE:6853), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co (TSE:6853) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円773.00 is trading 55.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円497.00.
GuruFocus considers Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6853:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円497.00 vs. price of 円773.00 (55.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6853 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co Business Description
Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of stress measurement devices in experimental research fields of government offices, corporations, and universities. It is also involved in the manufacturing and distribution of various measurement devices for civil engineering and construction. In addition to product and system development, design and fabrication, the company also offers a comprehensive services from proposals for measurement technology tailored to specific issues to technical support and maintenance. It mainly serves the government and municipal offices, national, public, and private universities, construction industry, textile/ chemical industry, petroleum industry, and rubber industry.
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