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OZUTSE:7487 -0.06%70 Gross Margin % is 32.61% as of Feb. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 23.50. GuruFocus rates TSE:7487 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,767.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Forest Products companies, OZU ranks better than 70.5% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. OZU's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円852 Mil. OZU's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,612 Mil. Therefore, OZU's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 32.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for OZU's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7487'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.65 Med: 23.5 Max: 33.14
Current: 32.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of OZU was 33.14%. The lowest was 14.65%. And the median was 23.50%.
TSE:7487's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.5% of 278
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 18.825
vs TSE:7487: 32.41
OZU had a gross margin of 32.61% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for OZU was 11.00% per year.
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
OZU had a gross margin of 32.61% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => 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.
OZU Gross Margin % Related Terms
OZU Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OZU'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, OZU'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.
OZU Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, OZU's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OZU'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.
OZU (TSE:7487) has a Gross Margin % of 32.61% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on OZU and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 23.50. Over the past decade, OZU's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.65 to 33.14. According to the industry distribution chart, OZU ranks #82 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is OZU's Gross Margin % too high?
OZU's current Gross Margin % of 32.61% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 23.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.65 to a high of 33.14. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. OZU's value of 32.61% is 73.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OZU ranks #82 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, OZU has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OZU's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, OZU ranks #82 out of 278 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts OZU in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. OZU's value of 32.61% is 73.2% above this benchmark. Historically, OZU's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.65 to 33.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.50 vs. the industry median of 18.83, OZU 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.83, based on 278 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. OZU's current Gross Margin % of 32.61% is 73.2% 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 OZU and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OZU's current Gross Margin % is 32.61%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 23.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OZU stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OZU (TSE:7487) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,767.84, compared to a current price of 円1,789.00 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.61%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 23.50 and 73.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 18.83. OZU's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 OZU (TSE:7487), the current Gross Margin % is 32.61% as of Feb. 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 OZU (TSE:7487) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OZU stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,789.00 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,767.84.
GuruFocus considers OZU to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7487:
Gross Margin %: 32.61% (39% above median its 10-year median of 23.50)
GF Value™: 円1,767.84 vs. price of 円1,789.00 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.2% above the Forest Products median (#82 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7487 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OZU Corp is engaged in processing, importing, exporting, and selling nonwoven fabrics and paper products, manufacturing wet products, importing and exporting, and sales of peracetic acid preparations.
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