Taiheiyo KouhatsuTSE:8835 67 Gross Margin % is 10.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 11.94. GuruFocus rates TSE:8835 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円750.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Conglomerates companies, Taiheiyo Kouhatsu ranks worse than 87.72% 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
Taiheiyo Kouhatsu had a gross margin of 10.05% 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.
Taiheiyo Kouhatsu Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taiheiyo Kouhatsu Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiheiyo Kouhatsu'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Taiheiyo Kouhatsu'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.
Taiheiyo Kouhatsu Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Taiheiyo Kouhatsu's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiheiyo Kouhatsu'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.
Taiheiyo Kouhatsu (TSE:8835) has a Gross Margin % of 10.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taiheiyo Kouhatsu and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 11.94. Over the past decade, Taiheiyo Kouhatsu's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.52 to 13.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiheiyo Kouhatsu ranks #450 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Taiheiyo Kouhatsu's Gross Margin % too high?
Taiheiyo Kouhatsu's current Gross Margin % of 10.05% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 11.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.52 to a high of 13.82. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Taiheiyo Kouhatsu's value of 10.05% is 61.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiheiyo Kouhatsu ranks #450 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taiheiyo Kouhatsu has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiheiyo Kouhatsu's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Taiheiyo Kouhatsu ranks #450 out of 513 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Taiheiyo Kouhatsu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Taiheiyo Kouhatsu's value of 10.05% is 61.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiheiyo Kouhatsu's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.52 to 13.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.94 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Taiheiyo Kouhatsu 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 513 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. Taiheiyo Kouhatsu's current Gross Margin % of 10.05% is 61.3% 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 Taiheiyo Kouhatsu and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiheiyo Kouhatsu's current Gross Margin % is 10.05%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 11.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiheiyo Kouhatsu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiheiyo Kouhatsu (TSE:8835) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円750.87, compared to a current price of 円785.00 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.05%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 11.94 and 61.3% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Taiheiyo Kouhatsu's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Taiheiyo Kouhatsu (TSE:8835), the current Gross Margin % is 10.05% 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 Taiheiyo Kouhatsu (TSE:8835) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiheiyo Kouhatsu stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円785.00 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円750.87.
GuruFocus considers Taiheiyo Kouhatsu to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8835:
Gross Margin %: 10.05% (16% below median its 10-year median of 11.94)
GF Value™: 円750.87 vs. price of 円785.00 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.3% below the Conglomerates median (#450 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8835 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiheiyo Kouhatsu Inc operates in the real estate and energy businesses in Japan. Taiheiyo Kouhatsu as a real estate developer takes comprehensive care of planning, site selection, design and surveillance, and sales of condominiums, residential land and detached houses. The energy business is involved in the sell of fuel oil and lubricating oil mainly for general industry and ships. It also sells gasoline, light oil and kerosene to franchised stores handling oil. In addition, it is engaged in the provision of nursing home services for seniors.
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