Puequ Co (TSE:9264) Gross Margin %: 25.77% (As of Feb. 2026) — 26% Above Median

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TSE:9264 Puequ Co Ltd TSE:9264
68 GF Score
Price 円1,710.00
GF Value 円1,807.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Puequ Co Gross Margin %?

Puequ Co TSE:9264 +0.29% 68 Gross Margin % is 25.77% as of Feb. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 20.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:9264 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,807.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Puequ Co ranks worse than 51.34% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Puequ Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,367 Mil. Puequ Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,306 Mil. Therefore, Puequ Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 25.77%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Puequ Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9264' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.12   Med: 20.45   Max: 26.34
Current: 26.34


During the past 11 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Puequ Co was 26.34%. The lowest was 19.12%. And the median was 20.45%.

TSE:9264's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
51.34% of 2996 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8 vs TSE:9264: 26.34

Puequ Co had a gross margin of 25.77% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Puequ Co was 5.20% per year.


Puequ Co  (TSE:9264) 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

Puequ Co had a gross margin of 25.77% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.


Puequ Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Puequ Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Puequ 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.

Puequ Co Gross Margin % Chart

Puequ Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.53 23.29 22.39 23.80 26.34

Puequ Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.82 23.77 25.76 26.97 25.77

TSE:9264 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Puequ 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.


Puequ Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Puequ Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Puequ Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Puequ Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Puequ Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Aug. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Aug. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=2663.7 / 10114.295
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(10114.295 - 7450.625) / 10114.295
=26.34 %

Puequ Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Feb. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=1367.3 / 5305.731
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5305.731 - 3938.416) / 5305.731
=25.77 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 25.77% mean?
Puequ Co (TSE:9264) has a Gross Margin % of 25.77% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Puequ Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 20.45. Over the past decade, Puequ Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.12 to 26.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Puequ Co ranks #1538 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Puequ Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Puequ Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.77% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 20.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.12 to a high of 26.34. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Puequ Co's value of 25.77% is 3.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Puequ Co ranks #1538 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Puequ Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Puequ Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Puequ Co ranks #1538 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Puequ Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Puequ Co's value of 25.77% is 3.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Puequ Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.12 to 26.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.45 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Puequ 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Puequ Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.77% is 3.8% 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 Puequ Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Puequ Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.77%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 20.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Puequ Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Puequ Co (TSE:9264) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,807.24, compared to a current price of 円1,710.00 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.77%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 20.45 and 3.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Puequ Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Puequ Co (TSE:9264), the current Gross Margin % is 25.77% as of Feb. 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 Puequ Co (TSE:9264) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Puequ Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,710.00 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,807.24. GuruFocus considers Puequ Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9264:

  • Gross Margin %: 25.77% (26% above median its 10-year median of 20.45)
  • GF Value™: 円1,807.24 vs. price of 円1,710.00 (5.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1538 of 2996)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9264 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Puequ Co Business Description

Address 2-1-12 Minamizano-cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, JPN, 721-0973
Puequ Co Ltd is engaged in production and sale of diversified machinery. It offers pumps, blowers, air conditioners, factory, equipment, energy, power and heavy machinery related equipment. The company also offers repair and maintenance services; manufacture and sale of heat exchangers; disaster prevention equipment; industrial equipment; and construction machinery and tools.
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