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Tobu Railway CoTSE:9001 -1.78%74 Gross Margin % is 33.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 30.10. GuruFocus rates TSE:9001 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,938.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 Transportation companies, Tobu Railway Co ranks better than 70.37% on this metric.
Tobu Railway Co (TSE:9001) 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
Tobu Railway Co had a gross margin of 33.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Tobu Railway Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tobu Railway Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tobu Railway 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:9001 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Tobu Railway 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.
Tobu Railway Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Tobu Railway Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tobu Railway 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.
Tobu Railway Co (TSE:9001) has a Gross Margin % of 33.71% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tobu Railway Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 30.10. Over the past decade, Tobu Railway Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.10 to 31.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Tobu Railway Co ranks #291 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Tobu Railway Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Tobu Railway Co's current Gross Margin % of 33.71% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 30.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.10 to a high of 31.31. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.38. Tobu Railway Co's value of 33.71% is 65.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tobu Railway Co ranks #291 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tobu Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tobu Railway Co's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Tobu Railway Co ranks #291 out of 982 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Tobu Railway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.38. Tobu Railway Co's value of 33.71% is 65.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tobu Railway Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.10 to 31.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.10 vs. the industry median of 20.38, Tobu Railway Co has consistently been above 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.38, based on 982 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. Tobu Railway Co's current Gross Margin % of 33.71% is 65.4% above 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 Tobu Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tobu Railway Co's current Gross Margin % is 33.71%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 30.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tobu Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tobu Railway Co (TSE:9001) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,938.48, compared to a current price of 円3,141.00 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.71%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 30.10 and 65.4% above the Transportation industry median of 20.38. Tobu Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Tobu Railway Co (TSE:9001), the current Gross Margin % is 33.71% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Tobu Railway Co (TSE:9001) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tobu Railway Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,141.00 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,938.48.
GuruFocus considers Tobu Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9001:
Gross Margin %: 33.71% (12% above median its 10-year median of 30.10)
GF Value™: 円2,938.48 vs. price of 円3,141.00 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.4% above the Transportation median (#291 of 982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tobu Railway Co Ltd is a transportation and industrial company in Japan. The company organises itself into five segments: transportation, leisure, real estate, retail distribution, and others. Transportation, which contributes a portion of revenue, operates passenger transportation services through rail, bus, and taxi, and freight and delivery services. Retail distribution operates department stores and a chain of supermarkets. The leisure segment operates hotels, theme parks, golf courses, and related leisure businesses. The real estate segment leases real estate and operates bicycle and parking lot businesses. The Other business is engaged in the construction industry, electrical work, etc.
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