Shigematsu Works CoTSE:7980 -1.10%80 Gross Margin % is 30.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 30.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:7980 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円946.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 803 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Shigematsu Works Co ranks worse than 81.82% on this metric.
Shigematsu Works Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shigematsu Works Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7980'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.05 Med: 30.36 Max: 32.2
Current: 29.56
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shigematsu Works Co was 32.20%. The lowest was 29.05%. And the median was 30.36%.
TSE:7980's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.82% of 803
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.03
vs TSE:7980: 29.56
Shigematsu Works Co had a gross margin of 30.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shigematsu Works Co was -1.20% per year.
Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980) 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
Shigematsu Works Co had a gross margin of 30.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Shigematsu Works Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shigematsu Works Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shigematsu Works 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:7980 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Shigematsu Works 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.
Shigematsu Works Co Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Shigematsu Works Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shigematsu Works 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.
Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980) has a Gross Margin % of 30.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shigematsu Works Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.36. Over the past decade, Shigematsu Works Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.05 to 32.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Shigematsu Works Co ranks #657 out of 803 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is Shigematsu Works Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shigematsu Works Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.13% is near median its 10-year median of 30.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.05 to a high of 32.20. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.03. Shigematsu Works Co's value of 30.13% is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shigematsu Works Co ranks #657 out of 803 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shigematsu Works Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shigematsu Works Co's Gross Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Shigematsu Works Co ranks #657 out of 803 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shigematsu Works Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.03. Shigematsu Works Co's value of 30.13% is 42.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Shigematsu Works Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.05 to 32.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.36 vs. the industry median of 52.03, Shigematsu Works 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 52.03, based on 803 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. Shigematsu Works Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.13% is 42.1% 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 Shigematsu Works Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shigematsu Works Co's current Gross Margin % is 30.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shigematsu Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円946.81, compared to a current price of 円810.00 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.36 and 42.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.03. Shigematsu Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980), the current Gross Margin % is 30.13% 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 Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shigematsu Works Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円810.00 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円946.81.
GuruFocus considers Shigematsu Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7980:
Gross Margin %: 30.13% (near median its 10-year median of 30.36)
GF Value™: 円946.81 vs. price of 円810.00 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#657 of 803)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7980 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shigematsu Works Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the safety business. It manufactures personal and respiratory protective devices related to fire and industrial safety, equipment for air purifying, emergency and rescue operations. The company offers products such as gas respirators, chemical cartridge respirators, particulate respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, powered air-purifying respirators, supplied-air respirators, eye protector, face shields, earmuffs, safety belts, protective clothing, protective gloves, stretchers, oxygen meters and other related products. The products offered by the organization has application in various industries including textile, chemical, automobile, fishery, mining, warehouse and others.
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