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Nihon Seimitsu CoTSE:7771 -0.34%52 Gross Margin % is 18.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 20.94. GuruFocus rates TSE:7771 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円94.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Nihon Seimitsu Co ranks worse than 76.63% on this metric.
Nihon Seimitsu Co (TSE:7771) 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
Nihon Seimitsu Co had a gross margin of 18.22% 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.
Nihon Seimitsu Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nihon Seimitsu Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Seimitsu 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 Luxury Goods subindustry, Nihon Seimitsu 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.
Nihon Seimitsu Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nihon Seimitsu Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Seimitsu 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.
Nihon Seimitsu Co (TSE:7771) has a Gross Margin % of 18.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nihon Seimitsu Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 20.94. Over the past decade, Nihon Seimitsu Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.86 to 22.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Seimitsu Co ranks #859 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Nihon Seimitsu Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nihon Seimitsu Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.22% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 20.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.86 to a high of 22.23. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.09. Nihon Seimitsu Co's value of 18.22% is 49.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Seimitsu Co ranks #859 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nihon Seimitsu Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Seimitsu Co's Gross Margin % compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Nihon Seimitsu Co ranks #859 out of 1121 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nihon Seimitsu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.09. Nihon Seimitsu Co's value of 18.22% is 49.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Nihon Seimitsu Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.86 to 22.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.94 vs. the industry median of 36.09, Nihon Seimitsu 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.09, based on 1,121 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. Nihon Seimitsu Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.22% is 49.5% 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 Nihon Seimitsu Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Seimitsu Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.22%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 20.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Seimitsu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Seimitsu Co (TSE:7771) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円94.79, compared to a current price of 円296.00 — trading 212.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.22%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 20.94 and 49.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.09. Nihon Seimitsu Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Nihon Seimitsu Co (TSE:7771), the current Gross Margin % is 18.22% 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 Nihon Seimitsu Co (TSE:7771) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Seimitsu Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円296.00 is trading 212.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円94.79.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Seimitsu Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7771:
Gross Margin %: 18.22% (13% below median its 10-year median of 20.94)
GF Value™: 円94.79 vs. price of 円296.00 (212.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#859 of 1121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7771 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Seimitsu Co Ltd manufactures watch bands, fishing gear and static eliminator. The Company is engaged in three main business segments namely, fishing equipment related business, eyeglass frame business, and fishing tackle and applied products business.
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