MEIWA INDUSTRY CoTSE:7284 +0.32%67 Gross Margin % is 13.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 14.66. GuruFocus rates TSE:7284 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,138.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,310 Vehicles & Parts companies, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co ranks worse than 71.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7284'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.22 Med: 14.66 Max: 15.59
Current: 14.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of MEIWA INDUSTRY Co was 15.59%. The lowest was 11.22%. And the median was 14.66%.
TSE:7284's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.83% of 1310
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.835
vs TSE:7284: 14.32
MEIWA INDUSTRY Co had a gross margin of 13.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MEIWA INDUSTRY Co was 1.30% per year.
MEIWA INDUSTRY Co (TSE:7284) 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
MEIWA INDUSTRY Co had a gross margin of 13.95% 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.
MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MEIWA INDUSTRY 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, MEIWA INDUSTRY 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.
MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEIWA INDUSTRY 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.
MEIWA INDUSTRY Co (TSE:7284) has a Gross Margin % of 13.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MEIWA INDUSTRY Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.66. Over the past decade, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.22 to 15.59. According to the industry distribution chart, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co ranks #941 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's Gross Margin % too high?
MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.95% is near median its 10-year median of 14.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.22 to a high of 15.59. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's value of 13.95% is 29.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co ranks #941 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co ranks #941 out of 1310 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MEIWA INDUSTRY Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's value of 13.95% is 29.7% below this benchmark. Historically, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.22 to 15.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.66 vs. the industry median of 19.84, MEIWA INDUSTRY 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 19.84, based on 1,310 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. MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.95% is 29.7% 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 MEIWA INDUSTRY Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEIWA INDUSTRY Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co (TSE:7284) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,138.30, compared to a current price of 円1,236.00 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.66 and 29.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. MEIWA INDUSTRY Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 MEIWA INDUSTRY Co (TSE:7284), the current Gross Margin % is 13.95% 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 MEIWA INDUSTRY Co (TSE:7284) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEIWA INDUSTRY Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,236.00 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,138.30.
GuruFocus considers MEIWA INDUSTRY Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7284:
Gross Margin %: 13.95% (near median its 10-year median of 14.66)
GF Value™: 円1,138.30 vs. price of 円1,236.00 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#941 of 1310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7284 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEIWA INDUSTRY Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that engages in the manufacture and sale of automotive interior parts. The company also manufactures and sells home construction materials and devices.
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