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Minato HoldingsTSE:6862 +1.67%85 Gross Margin % is 24.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 16.81. GuruFocus rates TSE:6862 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,652.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, Minato Holdings ranks worse than 52.71% on this metric.
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
Minato Holdings had a gross margin of 24.52% 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.
Minato Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Minato Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Minato Holdings'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:6862 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Minato Holdings'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.
Minato Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Minato Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minato Holdings'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.
Minato Holdings (TSE:6862) has a Gross Margin % of 24.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Minato Holdings and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 16.81. Over the past decade, Minato Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.50 to 25.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Minato Holdings ranks #1295 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Minato Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Minato Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 24.52% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 16.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.50 to a high of 25.32. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Minato Holdings' value of 24.52% is 0.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minato Holdings ranks #1295 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Minato Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minato Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Minato Holdings ranks #1295 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Minato Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Minato Holdings' value of 24.52% is 0.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Minato Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.50 to 25.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.81 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Minato Holdings 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 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. Minato Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 24.52% is 0.1% 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 Minato Holdings 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. Minato Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 24.52%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 16.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minato Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minato Holdings (TSE:6862) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,652.07, compared to a current price of 円2,009.00 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.52%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 16.81 and 0.1% below the Hardware industry median of 24.54. Minato Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Minato Holdings (TSE:6862), the current Gross Margin % is 24.52% 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 Minato Holdings (TSE:6862) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minato Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,009.00 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,652.07.
GuruFocus considers Minato Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6862:
Gross Margin %: 24.52% (46% above median its 10-year median of 16.81)
GF Value™: 円1,652.07 vs. price of 円2,009.00 (21.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.1% below the Hardware median (#1295 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6862 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Minato Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company engaged in four core business segments: Digital Devices, Digital Engineering, ICT Products, and Others. The Digital Devices segment includes the manufacturing and sale of industrial-use memory modules like DIMMs, as well as eMMC, eMCP, and mobile accessories. The Digital Engineering segment covers device programming, digital signage systems, and software and hardware development, including OEM and ODM services. The ICT Products segment handles the sale and maintenance of digital AV equipment and PCs. The Others segment includes investments in domestic ventures and solar power projects.
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