Tokyo Radiator Mfg CoTSE:7235 +0.20%78 Gross Margin % is 14.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 13.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:7235 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円953.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,307 Vehicles & Parts companies, Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co ranks worse than 68.09% on this metric.
TSE:7235's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.09% of 1307
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.87
vs TSE:7235: 15.17
Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co had a gross margin of 14.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co was 10.30% per year.
Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co (TSE:7235) 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
Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co had a gross margin of 14.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tokyo Radiator Mfg 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Tokyo Radiator Mfg 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.
Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tokyo Radiator Mfg 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.
Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co (TSE:7235) has a Gross Margin % of 14.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.65. Over the past decade, Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.44 to 15.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co ranks #890 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.81% is near median its 10-year median of 13.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.44 to a high of 15.30. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co's value of 14.81% is 25.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co ranks #890 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co ranks #890 out of 1307 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co's value of 14.81% is 25.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.44 to 15.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.65 vs. the industry median of 19.87, Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.87, based on 1,307 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. Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.81% is 25.5% 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 Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co (TSE:7235) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円953.22, compared to a current price of 円1,516.00 — trading 59% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.65 and 25.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.87. Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co (TSE:7235), the current Gross Margin % is 14.81% 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 Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co (TSE:7235) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,516.00 is trading 59% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円953.22.
GuruFocus considers Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7235:
Gross Margin %: 14.81% (near median its 10-year median of 13.65)
GF Value™: 円953.22 vs. price of 円1,516.00 (59% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#890 of 1307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7235 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tokyo Radiator Mfg Co Ltd manufactures and sells heat exchangers and body components in Japan. Its products include parts for heat exchangers, such as radiators, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers, oil coolers, and fuel coolers, among others; as well as automobile body components, such as oil pans, vacuum tanks, fuel tanks, and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) tanks.
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