Sankyo KaseiTSE:8138 77 Gross Margin % is 9.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 9.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:8138 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,416.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, Sankyo Kasei ranks worse than 82.96% on this metric.
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
Sankyo Kasei had a gross margin of 9.92% 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.
Sankyo Kasei Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sankyo Kasei Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sankyo Kasei'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:8138 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sankyo Kasei'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.
Sankyo Kasei Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sankyo Kasei's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sankyo Kasei'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.
Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) has a Gross Margin % of 9.92% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sankyo Kasei and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.44. Over the past decade, Sankyo Kasei's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.81 to 10.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #1290 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Sankyo Kasei's Gross Margin % too high?
Sankyo Kasei's current Gross Margin % of 9.92% is near median its 10-year median of 9.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.81 to a high of 10.04. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Sankyo Kasei's value of 9.92% is 57.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #1290 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sankyo Kasei has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sankyo Kasei's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sankyo Kasei ranks #1290 out of 1555 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sankyo Kasei in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Sankyo Kasei's value of 9.92% is 57.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sankyo Kasei's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.81 to 10.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.44 vs. the industry median of 23.44, Sankyo Kasei 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.44, based on 1,555 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. Sankyo Kasei's current Gross Margin % of 9.92% is 57.7% 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 Sankyo Kasei and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sankyo Kasei's current Gross Margin % is 9.92%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sankyo Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,416.36, compared to a current price of 円4,000.00 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.92%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.44 and 57.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.44. Sankyo Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138), the current Gross Margin % is 9.92% 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 Sankyo Kasei (TSE:8138) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Kasei stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,000.00 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,416.36.
GuruFocus considers Sankyo Kasei to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8138:
Gross Margin %: 9.92% (near median its 10-year median of 9.44)
GF Value™: 円3,416.36 vs. price of 円4,000.00 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.7% below the Chemicals median (#1290 of 1555)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sankyo Kasei Corp manufactures and markets industrial chemicals, synthetic resins, pigments, paints, poisons, dyes and dyeing auxiliaries. It also imports and exports building materials, electrical equipment and parts, machinery, tools and other general goods. The company has two segments: Science Business and Building Material Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Science Business.
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