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Kyoei Tanker CoTSE:9130 -2.68%61 Gross Margin % is 14.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 16.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:9130 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,092.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Transportation companies, Kyoei Tanker Co ranks worse than 61.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kyoei Tanker Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9130'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.85 Med: 16.17 Max: 23.32
Current: 15.83
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kyoei Tanker Co was 23.32%. The lowest was 5.85%. And the median was 16.17%.
TSE:9130's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.84% of 980
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs TSE:9130: 15.83
Kyoei Tanker Co had a gross margin of 14.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kyoei Tanker Co was 4.10% per year.
Kyoei Tanker Co (TSE:9130) 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
Kyoei Tanker Co had a gross margin of 14.97% 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.
Kyoei Tanker Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kyoei Tanker Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kyoei Tanker 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.
Kyoei Tanker Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kyoei Tanker 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.
Kyoei Tanker Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kyoei Tanker Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyoei Tanker 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.
Kyoei Tanker Co (TSE:9130) has a Gross Margin % of 14.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kyoei Tanker Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.17. Over the past decade, Kyoei Tanker Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.85 to 23.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyoei Tanker Co ranks #606 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Kyoei Tanker Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kyoei Tanker Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.97% is near median its 10-year median of 16.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.85 to a high of 23.32. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Kyoei Tanker Co's value of 14.97% is 26.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyoei Tanker Co ranks #606 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyoei Tanker Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyoei Tanker Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kyoei Tanker Co ranks #606 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kyoei Tanker Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Kyoei Tanker Co's value of 14.97% is 26.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kyoei Tanker Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.85 to 23.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.17 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Kyoei Tanker 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.40, based on 980 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. Kyoei Tanker Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.97% is 26.6% 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 Kyoei Tanker Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyoei Tanker Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyoei Tanker Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoei Tanker Co (TSE:9130) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,092.19, compared to a current price of 円1,454.00 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.17 and 26.6% below the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Kyoei Tanker Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Kyoei Tanker Co (TSE:9130), the current Gross Margin % is 14.97% 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 Kyoei Tanker Co (TSE:9130) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoei Tanker Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,454.00 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,092.19.
GuruFocus considers Kyoei Tanker Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9130:
Gross Margin %: 14.97% (near median its 10-year median of 16.17)
GF Value™: 円1,092.19 vs. price of 円1,454.00 (33.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.6% below the Transportation median (#606 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9130 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kyoei Tanker Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the shipping business. It provides shipping, shipping agency, and brokerage, seamen's dispatch, warehousing, and non-life insurance agency services, as well as real estate, building lease, and estate agency services. It is also engaged in lending, guarantee and investment related activities.
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