TobaTSE:7472 +0.67%64 Gross Margin % is 15.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 14.84. GuruFocus rates TSE:7472 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,651.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Toba ranks worse than 78.43% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Toba's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,289 Mil. Toba's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14,639 Mil. Therefore, Toba's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Toba's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7472'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.13 Med: 14.84 Max: 15.32
Current: 15.29
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Toba was 15.32%. The lowest was 14.13%. And the median was 14.84%.
TSE:7472's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.43% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs TSE:7472: 15.29
Toba had a gross margin of 15.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Toba was 0.70% per year.
Toba (TSE:7472) 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
Toba had a gross margin of 15.64% 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.
Toba Gross Margin % Related Terms
Toba Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Toba'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:7472 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Toba'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.
Toba Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Toba's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Toba'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.
Toba (TSE:7472) has a Gross Margin % of 15.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Toba and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.84. Over the past decade, Toba's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.13 to 15.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Toba ranks #120 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Toba's Gross Margin % too high?
Toba's current Gross Margin % of 15.64% is near median its 10-year median of 14.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.13 to a high of 15.32. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Toba's value of 15.64% is 35.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Toba ranks #120 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Toba has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toba's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Toba ranks #120 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Toba in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Toba's value of 15.64% is 35.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Toba's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.13 to 15.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.84 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Toba 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 153 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. Toba's current Gross Margin % of 15.64% is 35.7% 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 Toba and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Toba's current Gross Margin % is 15.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toba stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toba (TSE:7472) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,651.15, compared to a current price of 円3,750.00 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.84 and 35.7% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Toba's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Toba (TSE:7472), the current Gross Margin % is 15.64% 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 Toba (TSE:7472) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toba stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,750.00 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,651.15.
GuruFocus considers Toba to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7472:
Gross Margin %: 15.64% (near median its 10-year median of 14.84)
GF Value™: 円3,651.15 vs. price of 円3,750.00 (2.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.7% below the Industrial Distribution median (#120 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7472 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Toba Inc is engaged in import, export, and sales of control machinery, industrial robots, measuring & instrumentation devices, electronic machinery, & chemicals. It also provides installation & related production facility efficiency consulting services. Its products include pneumatic/hydraulic cylinder, solenoid valve, coupler, hydraulic products, integrated gas system, Ionizer, conductive mat and tile, a hydro carbonic cleaning device and drain separator.
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