Marubeni (TSE:8002) Gross Margin %: 15.47% (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Above Median


TSE:8002 Marubeni Corp TSE:8002
71 GF Score
Price 円4,879.00
GF Value 円2,955.38
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! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Marubeni Gross Margin %?

Marubeni TSE:8002 -0.91% 71 Gross Margin % is 15.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 10.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:8002 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,955.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Conglomerates companies, Marubeni ranks worse than 78.45% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Marubeni's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円323,860 Mil. Marubeni's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,093,422 Mil. Therefore, Marubeni's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.47%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Marubeni's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8002' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.61   Med: 10.6   Max: 14.72
Current: 14.31


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Marubeni was 14.72%. The lowest was 8.61%. And the median was 10.60%.

TSE:8002's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
78.45% of 515 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.98 vs TSE:8002: 14.31

Marubeni had a gross margin of 15.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Marubeni was 8.10% per year.


Marubeni  (TSE:8002) 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

Marubeni had a gross margin of 15.47% 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.


Marubeni Gross Margin % Related Terms


Marubeni Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marubeni'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.

Marubeni Gross Margin % Chart

Marubeni Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.52 11.44 14.70 14.72 14.31

Marubeni Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.38 13.86 12.63 15.31 15.47

TSE:8002 vs HON, MMM: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Marubeni'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.


Marubeni Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Marubeni's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Marubeni's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Marubeni Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Marubeni's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=1182699 / 8265841
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(8265841 - 7083142) / 8265841
=14.31 %

Marubeni's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=323860 / 2093422
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2093422 - 1769562) / 2093422
=15.47 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 15.47% mean?
Marubeni (TSE:8002) has a Gross Margin % of 15.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marubeni and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 10.60. Over the past decade, Marubeni's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.61 to 14.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Marubeni ranks #404 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Marubeni's Gross Margin % too high?
Marubeni's current Gross Margin % of 15.47% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 10.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.61 to a high of 14.72. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Marubeni's value of 15.47% is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marubeni ranks #404 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marubeni has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marubeni's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Marubeni ranks #404 out of 515 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Marubeni in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Marubeni's value of 15.47% is 40.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Marubeni's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.61 to 14.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.60 vs. the industry median of 25.98, Marubeni 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 515 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. Marubeni's current Gross Margin % of 15.47% is 40.5% 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 Marubeni and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marubeni's current Gross Margin % is 15.47%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 10.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marubeni stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marubeni (TSE:8002) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,955.38, compared to a current price of 円4,879.00 — trading 65.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.47%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 10.60 and 40.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. Marubeni's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Marubeni (TSE:8002), the current Gross Margin % is 15.47% 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 Marubeni (TSE:8002) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marubeni stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,879.00 is trading 65.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,955.38. GuruFocus considers Marubeni to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8002:

  • Gross Margin %: 15.47% (46% above median its 10-year median of 10.60)
  • GF Value™: 円2,955.38 vs. price of 円4,879.00 (65.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.5% below the Conglomerates median (#404 of 515)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marubeni Business Description

Address 4-2, Ohtemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8088
Marubeni is a general trading house, or sogo shosha, a type of conglomerate unique to Japan, playing the core role of a trading intermediary in various industrial sectors. Marubeni operates in sectors such as metals and minerals, oil and gas and nuclear fuel production, and also nonresources businesses such as power and infrastructure services, food and agribusiness, lifestyle, and IT solutions. In addition to acting as a midstream trading/processing intermediary, Marubeni participates in the upstream production and downstream distribution businesses. Its exposure is weighted to the upstream, on par with its peers, while its investment focus ahead will be on selective upstream investments supporting the energy transition and recycling capital via divestment of legacy, low-return assets.
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