Shinko Shoji CoTSE:8141 58 Gross Margin % is 10.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 9.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:8141 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円732.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Shinko Shoji Co ranks worse than 83.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shinko Shoji Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8141'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.97 Med: 9.07 Max: 10.56
Current: 10.56
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shinko Shoji Co was 10.56%. The lowest was 7.97%. And the median was 9.07%.
TSE:8141's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.25% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs TSE:8141: 10.56
Shinko Shoji Co had a gross margin of 10.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shinko Shoji Co was 0.30% per year.
Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141) 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
Shinko Shoji Co had a gross margin of 10.44% 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.
Shinko Shoji Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shinko Shoji Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shinko Shoji 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:8141 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Shinko Shoji 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.
Shinko Shoji Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shinko Shoji Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shinko Shoji 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.
Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141) has a Gross Margin % of 10.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shinko Shoji Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 9.07. Over the past decade, Shinko Shoji Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.97 to 10.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinko Shoji Co ranks #2042 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is Shinko Shoji Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shinko Shoji Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.44% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 9.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.97 to a high of 10.56. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Shinko Shoji Co's value of 10.44% is 57.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shinko Shoji Co ranks #2042 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shinko Shoji Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinko Shoji Co's Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shinko Shoji Co ranks #2042 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shinko Shoji Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Shinko Shoji Co's value of 10.44% is 57.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Shinko Shoji Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.97 to 10.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.07 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Shinko Shoji 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,453 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. Shinko Shoji Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.44% is 57.4% 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 Shinko Shoji Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shinko Shoji Co's current Gross Margin % is 10.44%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 9.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinko Shoji Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円732.68, compared to a current price of 円1,588.00 — trading 116.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.44%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 9.07 and 57.4% below the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Shinko Shoji Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141), the current Gross Margin % is 10.44% 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 Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinko Shoji Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,588.00 is trading 116.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円732.68.
GuruFocus considers Shinko Shoji Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8141:
Gross Margin %: 10.44% (15% above median its 10-year median of 9.07)
GF Value™: 円732.68 vs. price of 円1,588.00 (116.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.4% below the Hardware median (#2042 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8141 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shinko Shoji Co Ltd is engaged in the sale, import and export of electronic components & assembly products which includes memory products, microcomputers, system large scale integrations, semiconductors, capacitors, ferrite cores & color liquid crystals.
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