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Green Earth Institute CoTSE:9212 +2.49%57 Gross Margin % is 69.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 55.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:9212 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円535.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Green Earth Institute Co ranks better than 95.63% on this metric.
TSE:9212's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.63% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs TSE:9212: 59.66
Green Earth Institute Co had a gross margin of 69.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Green Earth Institute Co was -2.40% per year.
Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212) 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
Green Earth Institute Co had a gross margin of 69.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Green Earth Institute Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Green Earth Institute Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:9212 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Green Earth Institute 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.
Green Earth Institute Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Green Earth Institute Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Green Earth Institute 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.
Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212) has a Gross Margin % of 69.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Green Earth Institute Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 55.51. Over the past decade, Green Earth Institute Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.11 to 61.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Earth Institute Co ranks #68 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Green Earth Institute Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Green Earth Institute Co's current Gross Margin % of 69.25% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 55.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.11 to a high of 61.91. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Green Earth Institute Co's value of 69.25% is 194.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Green Earth Institute Co ranks #68 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Green Earth Institute Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Earth Institute Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Green Earth Institute Co ranks #68 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Green Earth Institute Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Green Earth Institute Co's value of 69.25% is 194.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Green Earth Institute Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.11 to 61.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.51 vs. the industry median of 23.49, Green Earth Institute 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.49, based on 1,557 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. Green Earth Institute Co's current Gross Margin % of 69.25% is 194.8% 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 Green Earth Institute Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Earth Institute Co's current Gross Margin % is 69.25%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 55.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Earth Institute Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円535.48, compared to a current price of 円329.00 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.25%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 55.51 and 194.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. Green Earth Institute Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212), the current Gross Margin % is 69.25% 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 Green Earth Institute Co (TSE:9212) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Earth Institute Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円329.00 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円535.48.
GuruFocus considers Green Earth Institute Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9212:
Gross Margin %: 69.25% (25% above median its 10-year median of 55.51)
GF Value™: 円535.48 vs. price of 円329.00 (38.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 194.8% above the Chemicals median (#68 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9212 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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