The historical rank and industry rank for NIHON ISK Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7986'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.64 Med: 29.35 Max: 31.76
Current: 31.76
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of NIHON ISK Co was 31.76%. The lowest was 25.64%. And the median was 29.35%.
TSE:7986's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.81% of 592
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.55
vs TSE:7986: 31.76
NIHON ISK Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NIHON ISK Co was 1.10% per year.
NIHON ISK Co (TSE:7986) 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 ISK Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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 ISK Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
NIHON ISK Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIHON ISK 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:7986 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, NIHON ISK 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 ISK Co Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, NIHON ISK Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIHON ISK 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 ISK Co (TSE:7986) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NIHON ISK Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, NIHON ISK Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.64 to 31.76. According to the industry distribution chart, NIHON ISK Co ranks #84 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is NIHON ISK Co's Gross Margin % too high?
NIHON ISK Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.64 to a high of 31.76. Based on the distribution chart, NIHON ISK Co ranks #84 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NIHON ISK Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIHON ISK Co's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, NIHON ISK Co ranks #84 out of 592 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NIHON ISK Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Historically, NIHON ISK Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.64 to 31.76 over the past decade. 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.55, based on 592 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. 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 ISK Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIHON ISK Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIHON ISK Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIHON ISK Co (TSE:7986) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,682.94, compared to a current price of 円1,881.00 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. NIHON ISK Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 NIHON ISK Co (TSE:7986), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 ISK Co (TSE:7986) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIHON ISK Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,881.00 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,682.94.
GuruFocus considers NIHON ISK Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7986:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円1,682.94 vs. price of 円1,881.00 (11.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7986 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIHON ISK Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of commercial and household fireproof safe, producing and sale of dental and medical equipment, and steel furniture.
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