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Tsubakimoto Kogyo CoTSE:8052 +0.34%87 Gross Margin % is 16.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 15.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:8052 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,632.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co ranks worse than 75.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8052'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.92 Med: 15.39 Max: 15.68
Current: 15.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co was 15.68%. The lowest was 13.92%. And the median was 15.39%.
TSE:8052's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.8% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.23
vs TSE:8052: 15.52
Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co had a gross margin of 16.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co was 0.50% per year.
Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co (TSE:8052) 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
Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co had a gross margin of 16.08% 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.
Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tsubakimoto 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:8052 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Tsubakimoto 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.
Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tsubakimoto 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.
Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co (TSE:8052) has a Gross Margin % of 16.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.39. Over the past decade, Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.92 to 15.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co ranks #119 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 16.08% is near median its 10-year median of 15.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.92 to a high of 15.68. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.23. Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co's value of 16.08% is 33.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co ranks #119 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co ranks #119 out of 157 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.23. Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co's value of 16.08% is 33.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.92 to 15.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.39 vs. the industry median of 24.23, Tsubakimoto 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 Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.23, based on 157 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. Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 16.08% is 33.6% 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 Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co's current Gross Margin % is 16.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co (TSE:8052) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,632.52, compared to a current price of 円2,942.00 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.39 and 33.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.23. Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co (TSE:8052), the current Gross Margin % is 16.08% 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 Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co (TSE:8052) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,942.00 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,632.52.
GuruFocus considers Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8052:
Gross Margin %: 16.08% (near median its 10-year median of 15.39)
GF Value™: 円2,632.52 vs. price of 円2,942.00 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#119 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co Ltd engages in the sale and supply of power transmission products, industrial equipment, and industrial materials. The company operates in four reportable segments are East Japan Headquarters, West Japan Headquarters, Central Japan Headquarters, and Development Strategy Headquarters.
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