Asahi Kagaku Kogyo CoTSE:7928 +0.64%64 Gross Margin % is 11.09% as of Feb. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 9.62. GuruFocus rates TSE:7928 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円565.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co ranks worse than 89.41% on this metric.
TSE:7928's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.41% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.83
vs TSE:7928: 10.19
Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co had a gross margin of 11.09% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co was -5.10% per year.
Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co (TSE:7928) 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
Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co had a gross margin of 11.09% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asahi Kagaku Kogyo 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:7928 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Asahi Kagaku Kogyo 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.
Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Kagaku Kogyo 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.
Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co (TSE:7928) has a Gross Margin % of 11.09% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 9.62. Over the past decade, Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.50 to 14.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co ranks #2676 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.09% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 9.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.50 to a high of 14.56. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co's value of 11.09% is 58.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co ranks #2676 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co ranks #2676 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co's value of 11.09% is 58.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.50 to 14.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.62 vs. the industry median of 26.83, Asahi Kagaku Kogyo 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.83, based on 2,993 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. Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.09% is 58.7% 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 Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co's current Gross Margin % is 11.09%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 9.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co (TSE:7928) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円565.65, compared to a current price of 円629.00 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.09%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 9.62 and 58.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.83. Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co (TSE:7928), the current Gross Margin % is 11.09% 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 Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co (TSE:7928) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円629.00 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円565.65.
GuruFocus considers Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7928:
Gross Margin %: 11.09% (15% above median its 10-year median of 9.62)
GF Value™: 円565.65 vs. price of 円629.00 (11.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.7% below the Industrial Products median (#2676 of 2993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7928 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahi Kagaku Kogyo Co Ltd is a manufacturer of plastic parts, plastics molded products, processed goods and sets of plastics. It also provides electric tool parts, automobile parts, applied equipment, pump parts, building materials.
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