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Tamai Steamship CoTSE:9127 -2.03%56 Gross Margin % is 32.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 18.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:9127 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,496.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Transportation companies, Tamai Steamship Co ranks better than 55.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tamai Steamship Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9127'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.02 Med: 18.65 Max: 30.66
Current: 23.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tamai Steamship Co was 30.66%. The lowest was 3.02%. And the median was 18.65%.
TSE:9127's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.76% of 981
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.37
vs TSE:9127: 23.27
Tamai Steamship Co had a gross margin of 32.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tamai Steamship Co was 13.30% per year.
Tamai Steamship Co (TSE:9127) 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
Tamai Steamship Co had a gross margin of 32.86% 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.
Tamai Steamship Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tamai Steamship Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tamai Steamship 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.
Tamai Steamship Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Tamai Steamship 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.
Tamai Steamship Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Tamai Steamship Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tamai Steamship 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.
Tamai Steamship Co (TSE:9127) has a Gross Margin % of 32.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tamai Steamship Co and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 18.65. Over the past decade, Tamai Steamship Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.02 to 30.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Tamai Steamship Co ranks #434 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Tamai Steamship Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Tamai Steamship Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.86% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 18.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.02 to a high of 30.66. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.37. Tamai Steamship Co's value of 32.86% is 61.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tamai Steamship Co ranks #434 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tamai Steamship Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamai Steamship Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Tamai Steamship Co ranks #434 out of 981 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Tamai Steamship Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.37. Tamai Steamship Co's value of 32.86% is 61.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Tamai Steamship Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.02 to 30.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.65 vs. the industry median of 20.37, Tamai Steamship 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 20.37, based on 981 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. Tamai Steamship Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.86% is 61.3% 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 Tamai Steamship Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tamai Steamship Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.86%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 18.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tamai Steamship Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamai Steamship Co (TSE:9127) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,496.30, compared to a current price of 円2,752.00 — trading 83.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.86%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 18.65 and 61.3% above the Transportation industry median of 20.37. Tamai Steamship Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Tamai Steamship Co (TSE:9127), the current Gross Margin % is 32.86% 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 Tamai Steamship Co (TSE:9127) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamai Steamship Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,752.00 is trading 83.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,496.30.
GuruFocus considers Tamai Steamship Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9127:
Gross Margin %: 32.86% (76% above median its 10-year median of 18.65)
GF Value™: 円1,496.30 vs. price of 円2,752.00 (83.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.3% above the Transportation median (#434 of 981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9127 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tamai Steamship Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the shipping business. It operates through the following business divisions: International Shipping Industry, Coastal Shipping Industry, and Real Estate Leasing.
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