Kaga Electronics CoTSE:8154 -1.55%90 Gross Margin % is 11.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 12.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:8154 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,729.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Kaga Electronics Co ranks worse than 78.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaga Electronics Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8154'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.6 Med: 12.93 Max: 13.77
Current: 12.95
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kaga Electronics Co was 13.77%. The lowest was 10.60%. And the median was 12.93%.
TSE:8154's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.39% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs TSE:8154: 12.95
Kaga Electronics Co had a gross margin of 11.89% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kaga Electronics Co was 2.50% per year.
Kaga Electronics Co (TSE:8154) 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
Kaga Electronics Co had a gross margin of 11.89% 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.
Kaga Electronics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kaga Electronics Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaga Electronics 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Kaga Electronics 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.
Kaga Electronics Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kaga Electronics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaga Electronics 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.
Kaga Electronics Co (TSE:8154) has a Gross Margin % of 11.89% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kaga Electronics Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.93. Over the past decade, Kaga Electronics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.60 to 13.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaga Electronics Co ranks #1923 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Kaga Electronics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kaga Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.89% is near median its 10-year median of 12.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.60 to a high of 13.77. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Kaga Electronics Co's value of 11.89% is 51.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaga Electronics Co ranks #1923 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kaga Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaga Electronics Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kaga Electronics Co ranks #1923 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kaga Electronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Kaga Electronics Co's value of 11.89% is 51.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaga Electronics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.60 to 13.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.93 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Kaga Electronics 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. Kaga Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.89% is 51.5% 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 Kaga Electronics 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. Kaga Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % is 11.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaga Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaga Electronics Co (TSE:8154) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,729.47, compared to a current price of 円4,140.00 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.93 and 51.5% below the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Kaga Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Kaga Electronics Co (TSE:8154), the current Gross Margin % is 11.89% 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 Kaga Electronics Co (TSE:8154) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaga Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,140.00 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,729.47.
GuruFocus considers Kaga Electronics Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8154:
Gross Margin %: 11.89% (near median its 10-year median of 12.93)
GF Value™: 円3,729.47 vs. price of 円4,140.00 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.5% below the Hardware median (#1923 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8154 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaga Electronics Co Ltd is a Japan based company engages in the sales of electronic components, electronic devices and other. It operates through following segments: Electronic Components, Information Equipment, Software and Other. The firm generates majority revenue from the Electronic Components.
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