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Hyoki Kaiun KaishaTSE:9362 63 Gross Margin % is 18.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 15.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:9362 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,947.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Transportation companies, Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha ranks worse than 54.74% on this metric.
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
Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha had a gross margin of 18.37% 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.
Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha'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.
Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha'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.
Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha (TSE:9362) has a Gross Margin % of 18.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 15.23. Over the past decade, Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.50 to 19.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha ranks #537 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha's Gross Margin % too high?
Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha's current Gross Margin % of 18.37% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 15.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.50 to a high of 19.22. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha's value of 18.37% is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha ranks #537 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha ranks #537 out of 981 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha's value of 18.37% is 10% below this benchmark. Historically, Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.50 to 19.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.23 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha 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 20.42, 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. Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha's current Gross Margin % of 18.37% is 10% 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 Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha 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. Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha's current Gross Margin % is 18.37%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 15.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha (TSE:9362) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,947.15, compared to a current price of 円3,475.00 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.37%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 15.23 and 10% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha (TSE:9362), the current Gross Margin % is 18.37% 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 Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha (TSE:9362) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,475.00 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,947.15.
GuruFocus considers Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9362:
Gross Margin %: 18.37% (21% above median its 10-year median of 15.23)
GF Value™: 円2,947.15 vs. price of 円3,475.00 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10% below the Transportation median (#537 of 981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9362 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of shipping services. Its business activities include domestic shipping, international shipping, port transportation, warehousing, customs clearance, international multimodal transport services and trade substitution, among others. The organization has a business presence in Japan and other countries.
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