TSE:6957's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 24.52
vs TSE:6957: 28.29
Shibaura Electronics Co had a gross margin of 28.27% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shibaura Electronics Co was 4.80% per year.
Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957) 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
Shibaura Electronics Co had a gross margin of 28.27% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
Shibaura Electronics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shibaura Electronics 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.
TSE:6957 vs GRMN, KEYS, COHR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Shibaura Electronics 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.
Shibaura Electronics Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shibaura Electronics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shibaura Electronics 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.
Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957) has a Gross Margin % of 28.27% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shibaura Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 24.61. Over the past decade, Shibaura Electronics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.11 to 29.42.
Is Shibaura Electronics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shibaura Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.27% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 24.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.11 to a high of 29.42. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Shibaura Electronics Co's value of 28.27% is 15.3% above this industry median. Overall, Shibaura Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shibaura Electronics Co's Gross Margin % compare to GRMN and KEYS?
Shibaura Electronics Co's Gross Margin % of 28.27% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Shibaura Electronics Co's value of 28.27% is 15.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Shibaura Electronics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.11 to 29.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.61 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Shibaura Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,453 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. Shibaura Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.27% is 15.3% 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 Shibaura Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shibaura Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % is 28.27%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 24.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shibaura Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957) has a current Gross Margin % of 28.27%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,486.83, compared to a current price of 円7,090.00 — trading 103.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.27%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 24.61 and 15.3% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Shibaura Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957), the current Gross Margin % is 28.27% as of Sep. 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 Shibaura Electronics Co (TSE:6957) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円7,090.00 is trading 103.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,486.83.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6957:
Gross Margin %: 28.27% (15% above median its 10-year median of 24.61)
GF Value™: 円3,486.83 vs. price of 円7,090.00 (103.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.3% above the Hardware median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6957 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shibaura Electronics Co Ltd deals in semiconductor components with thermistor technology at their core, as well as various products that apply these technologies. It manufactures and sells temperature sensors, humidity sensors, hygrometers, temperature controllers, temperature recorders, anemometers, and humidity measuring devices. The group's reportable segments are Japan, which derives maximum revenue, Asia, Europe, and America.
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