Tachibana Eletech CoTSE:8159 +2.75%86 Gross Margin % is 12.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 13.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:8159 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,068.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, Tachibana Eletech Co ranks worse than 78.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tachibana Eletech Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8159'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.92 Med: 13.36 Max: 13.75
Current: 12.92
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tachibana Eletech Co was 13.75%. The lowest was 12.92%. And the median was 13.36%.
TSE:8159's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.47% of 2457
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.54
vs TSE:8159: 12.92
Tachibana Eletech Co had a gross margin of 12.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tachibana Eletech Co was -0.20% per year.
Tachibana Eletech Co (TSE:8159) 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
Tachibana Eletech Co had a gross margin of 12.55% 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.
Tachibana Eletech Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tachibana Eletech Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tachibana Eletech 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, Tachibana Eletech 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.
Tachibana Eletech Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Tachibana Eletech Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tachibana Eletech 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.
Tachibana Eletech Co (TSE:8159) has a Gross Margin % of 12.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tachibana Eletech Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.36. Over the past decade, Tachibana Eletech Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.92 to 13.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Tachibana Eletech Co ranks #1928 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Tachibana Eletech Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Tachibana Eletech Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.55% is near median its 10-year median of 13.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.92 to a high of 13.75. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Tachibana Eletech Co's value of 12.55% is 48.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tachibana Eletech Co ranks #1928 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tachibana Eletech Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tachibana Eletech Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Tachibana Eletech Co ranks #1928 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tachibana Eletech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Tachibana Eletech Co's value of 12.55% is 48.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Tachibana Eletech Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.92 to 13.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.36 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Tachibana Eletech 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 24.54, based on 2,457 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. Tachibana Eletech Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.55% is 48.9% 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 Tachibana Eletech Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tachibana Eletech Co's current Gross Margin % is 12.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tachibana Eletech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tachibana Eletech Co (TSE:8159) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,068.30, compared to a current price of 円3,365.00 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.36 and 48.9% below the Hardware industry median of 24.54. Tachibana Eletech Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Tachibana Eletech Co (TSE:8159), the current Gross Margin % is 12.55% 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 Tachibana Eletech Co (TSE:8159) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tachibana Eletech Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,365.00 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,068.30.
GuruFocus considers Tachibana Eletech Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8159:
Gross Margin %: 12.55% (near median its 10-year median of 13.36)
GF Value™: 円3,068.30 vs. price of 円3,365.00 (9.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.9% below the Hardware median (#1928 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tachibana Eletech Co Ltd is a Japan based technology driven company engaged in the sale of factory automation systems. It operates in the segments of Factory automation systems business, Semiconductors and electronic devices business, and Building services systems business. The company derives a majority of the revenue from the Factory automation systems business, which involves products and services like programmable controllers, inverters, AC servos, various types of motors, power distribution control equipment and control devices, industrial robots, and other products. It has a business presence in Japan and various other countries.
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