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Press Kogyo CoTSE:7246 -0.51%81 Gross Margin % is 15.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 13.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:7246 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円680.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Press Kogyo Co ranks worse than 67.94% on this metric.
Press Kogyo Co (TSE:7246) 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
Press Kogyo Co had a gross margin of 15.72% 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.
Press Kogyo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Press Kogyo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Press Kogyo 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, Press Kogyo 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.
Press Kogyo Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Press Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Press Kogyo 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.
Press Kogyo Co (TSE:7246) has a Gross Margin % of 15.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Press Kogyo Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 13.30. Over the past decade, Press Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.76 to 16.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Press Kogyo Co ranks #892 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Press Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Press Kogyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.72% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 13.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.76 to a high of 16.11. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.90. Press Kogyo Co's value of 15.72% is 21% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Press Kogyo Co ranks #892 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Press Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Press Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Press Kogyo Co ranks #892 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Press Kogyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.90. Press Kogyo Co's value of 15.72% is 21% below this benchmark. Historically, Press Kogyo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.76 to 16.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.30 vs. the industry median of 19.90, Press Kogyo 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 19.90, based on 1,313 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. Press Kogyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.72% is 21% 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 Press Kogyo Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Press Kogyo Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.72%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 13.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Press Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Press Kogyo Co (TSE:7246) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円680.64, compared to a current price of 円984.00 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.72%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 13.30 and 21% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.90. Press Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Press Kogyo Co (TSE:7246), the current Gross Margin % is 15.72% 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 Press Kogyo Co (TSE:7246) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Press Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円984.00 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円680.64.
GuruFocus considers Press Kogyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7246:
Gross Margin %: 15.72% (18% above median its 10-year median of 13.30)
GF Value™: 円680.64 vs. price of 円984.00 (44.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#892 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7246 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Press Kogyo Co Ltd is a manufacturer of automobile and construction machinery parts. It is engaged in truck steel stamping for the automotive industry. It offers chassis frames, axels, and construction machinery cabins as a manufacturer of the automobile. The company also offers Stamping Dies Automatic Welding Equipments Components for Building Parking System.
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