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SeikaTSE:8061 -2.20%79 Gross Margin % is 26.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 20.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:8061 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,804.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, Seika ranks better than 54.19% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Seika's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,120 Mil. Seika's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円34,756 Mil. Therefore, Seika's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seika's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8061'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.81 Med: 20.77 Max: 26.95
Current: 26.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Seika was 26.95%. The lowest was 8.81%. And the median was 20.77%.
TSE:8061's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.19% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs TSE:8061: 26.20
Seika had a gross margin of 26.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Seika was 6.40% per year.
Seika (TSE:8061) 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
Seika had a gross margin of 26.24% 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.
Seika Gross Margin % Related Terms
Seika Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seika'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:8061 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Seika'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.
Seika Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Seika's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seika'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.
Seika (TSE:8061) has a Gross Margin % of 26.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seika and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 20.77. Over the past decade, Seika's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.81 to 26.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Seika ranks #71 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Seika's Gross Margin % too high?
Seika's current Gross Margin % of 26.24% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 20.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.81 to a high of 26.95. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Seika's value of 26.24% is 7.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seika ranks #71 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seika has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seika's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Seika ranks #71 out of 155 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Seika in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Seika's value of 26.24% is 7.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Seika's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.81 to 26.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.77 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Seika has consistently been above 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 24.34, based on 155 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. Seika's current Gross Margin % of 26.24% is 7.8% above 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 Seika and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seika's current Gross Margin % is 26.24%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 20.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seika stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seika (TSE:8061) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,804.27, compared to a current price of 円2,623.00 — trading 45.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.24%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 20.77 and 7.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Seika's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Seika (TSE:8061), the current Gross Margin % is 26.24% 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 Seika (TSE:8061) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seika stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,623.00 is trading 45.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,804.27.
GuruFocus considers Seika to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8061:
Gross Margin %: 26.24% (26% above median its 10-year median of 20.77)
GF Value™: 円1,804.27 vs. price of 円2,623.00 (45.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#71 of 155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8061 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seika Corp operates as a general trading company of machinery in Japan. The firm offers a varities of products for various industrial fields, including environmental protection systems such as air pollution control/waste-water treatment systems, heavy and chemical industrial equipment, including film and sheet manufacturing equipment, food and beverage production equipment, packaging materials, laser-applied systems, and measuring/scaling equipment. The Group is segmented into three businesses: energy, industrial machinery, and products.
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