Chichibu Railway CoTSE:9012 +0.53%64 Gross Margin % is 32.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 28.03. GuruFocus rates TSE:9012 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,320.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Chichibu Railway Co ranks better than 73.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chichibu Railway Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9012'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.23 Med: 28.03 Max: 32.96
Current: 32.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chichibu Railway Co was 32.96%. The lowest was 15.23%. And the median was 28.03%.
TSE:9012's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 73.49% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs TSE:9012: 32.96
Chichibu Railway Co had a gross margin of 32.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chichibu Railway Co was 15.20% per year.
Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) 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
Chichibu Railway Co had a gross margin of 32.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Chichibu Railway Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chichibu Railway Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chichibu 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:9012 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Chichibu 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.
Chichibu Railway Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chichibu Railway Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chichibu 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.
Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) has a Gross Margin % of 32.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chichibu Railway Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 28.03. Over the past decade, Chichibu Railway Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.23 to 32.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Chichibu Railway Co ranks #259 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Chichibu Railway Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chichibu Railway Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.09% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 28.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.23 to a high of 32.96. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Chichibu Railway Co's value of 32.09% is 57.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chichibu Railway Co ranks #259 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chichibu Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chichibu Railway Co's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chichibu Railway Co ranks #259 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Chichibu Railway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Chichibu Railway Co's value of 32.09% is 57.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Chichibu Railway Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.23 to 32.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.03 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Chichibu 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 20.42, based on 977 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. Chichibu Railway Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.09% is 57.1% 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 Chichibu Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chichibu Railway Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.09%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 28.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chichibu Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,320.79, compared to a current price of 円2,097.00 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.09%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 28.03 and 57.1% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Chichibu Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012), the current Gross Margin % is 32.09% 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 Chichibu Railway Co (TSE:9012) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chichibu Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,097.00 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,320.79.
GuruFocus considers Chichibu Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9012:
Gross Margin %: 32.09% (14% above median its 10-year median of 28.03)
GF Value™: 円2,320.79 vs. price of 円2,097.00 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.1% above the Transportation median (#259 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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