Sato ShojiTSE:8065 -2.13%66 Gross Margin % is 8.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 7.92. GuruFocus rates TSE:8065 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,654.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Sato Shoji ranks worse than 68.07% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sato Shoji's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,549 Mil. Sato Shoji's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円75,637 Mil. Therefore, Sato Shoji's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sato Shoji's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8065'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.5 Med: 7.92 Max: 8.34
Current: 8.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sato Shoji was 8.34%. The lowest was 7.50%. And the median was 7.92%.
TSE:8065's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.07% of 592
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.55
vs TSE:8065: 8.20
Sato Shoji had a gross margin of 8.66% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sato Shoji was -0.40% per year.
Sato Shoji (TSE:8065) 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
Sato Shoji had a gross margin of 8.66% 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.
Sato Shoji Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sato Shoji Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sato Shoji'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:8065 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Sato Shoji'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.
Sato Shoji Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sato Shoji's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sato Shoji'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.
Sato Shoji (TSE:8065) has a Gross Margin % of 8.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sato Shoji and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.92. Over the past decade, Sato Shoji's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.50 to 8.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato Shoji ranks #403 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Sato Shoji's Gross Margin % too high?
Sato Shoji's current Gross Margin % of 8.66% is near median its 10-year median of 7.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.50 to a high of 8.34. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Sato Shoji's value of 8.66% is 31% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato Shoji ranks #403 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sato Shoji has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato Shoji's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sato Shoji ranks #403 out of 592 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sato Shoji in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Sato Shoji's value of 8.66% is 31% below this benchmark. Historically, Sato Shoji's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.50 to 8.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.92 vs. the industry median of 12.55, Sato Shoji 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 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. Sato Shoji's current Gross Margin % of 8.66% is 31% 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 Sato Shoji 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. Sato Shoji's current Gross Margin % is 8.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato Shoji stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Shoji (TSE:8065) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,654.99, compared to a current price of 円2,990.00 — trading 80.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.92 and 31% below the Steel industry median of 12.55. Sato Shoji's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Sato Shoji (TSE:8065), the current Gross Margin % is 8.66% 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 Sato Shoji (TSE:8065) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato Shoji stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,990.00 is trading 80.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,654.99.
GuruFocus considers Sato Shoji to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8065:
Gross Margin %: 8.66% (near median its 10-year median of 7.92)
GF Value™: 円1,654.99 vs. price of 円2,990.00 (80.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31% below the Steel median (#403 of 592)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8065 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sato Shoji Corp is a Japanese trading company mainly focused on metals and industrial metals. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Iron and Steel, Nonferrous Metals, Electronics, Life Sales, Machinery and Tools, and Business Development. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Iron and Steel business segment, which sells hot-rolled steel sheets, pickled steel sheets, cold-rolled steel sheets, surface-treated steel sheets, steel bars, bar steel, special steel such as structural carbon steel, structural alloy steel, tool steel, and construction materials and equipment mainly to the automobile, construction machinery, bridge, construction, electrical equipment, shipbuilding, and mold industries.
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