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Seed CoTSE:7743 -0.37%70 Gross Margin % is 44.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 43.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:7743 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円543.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Seed Co ranks worse than 62.36% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Seed Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,506 Mil. Seed Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円16,798 Mil. Therefore, Seed Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seed Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7743'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.99 Med: 43.9 Max: 45.33
Current: 44.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Seed Co was 45.33%. The lowest was 37.99%. And the median was 43.90%.
TSE:7743's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.36% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs TSE:7743: 44.85
Seed Co had a gross margin of 44.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Seed Co was 1.40% 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
Seed Co had a gross margin of 44.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Seed Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Seed Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seed 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.
TSE:7743 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Seed 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.
Seed Co Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Seed Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seed 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.
Seed Co (TSE:7743) has a Gross Margin % of 44.68% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seed Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.90. Over the past decade, Seed Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.99 to 45.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Seed Co ranks #502 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Seed Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Seed Co's current Gross Margin % of 44.68% is near median its 10-year median of 43.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.99 to a high of 45.33. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Seed Co's value of 44.68% is 14.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seed Co ranks #502 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seed Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seed Co's Gross Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Seed Co ranks #502 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Seed Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Seed Co's value of 44.68% is 14.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Seed Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.99 to 45.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.90 vs. the industry median of 52.07, Seed 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, based on 805 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. Seed Co's current Gross Margin % of 44.68% is 14.2% 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 Seed Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seed Co's current Gross Margin % is 44.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seed Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seed Co (TSE:7743) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円543.95, compared to a current price of 円535.00 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.90 and 14.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. Seed Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Seed Co (TSE:7743), the current Gross Margin % is 44.68% 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 Seed Co (TSE:7743) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seed Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円535.00 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円543.95.
GuruFocus considers Seed Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7743:
Gross Margin %: 44.68% (near median its 10-year median of 43.90)
GF Value™: 円543.95 vs. price of 円535.00 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#502 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7743 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seed Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sells of contact lenses, glasses frames, and other eye care products in Japan. Its main products include SEED 1dayPure daily disposable lenses, SEED Fine disposable lenses, SEED S-1 high oxygen permeability hard contact lenses.
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