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Shizuoka Gas CoTSE:9543 -0.08%77 Gross Margin % is 20.16% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 23.50. GuruFocus rates TSE:9543 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,023.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Utilities - Regulated companies, Shizuoka Gas Co ranks worse than 62.24% on this metric.
Shizuoka Gas Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shizuoka Gas Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9543'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.17 Med: 23.5 Max: 33.85
Current: 23.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shizuoka Gas Co was 33.85%. The lowest was 18.17%. And the median was 23.50%.
TSE:9543's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.24% of 490
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.755
vs TSE:9543: 23.30
Shizuoka Gas Co had a gross margin of 20.16% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shizuoka Gas Co was -4.50% per year.
Shizuoka Gas Co (TSE:9543) 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
Shizuoka Gas Co had a gross margin of 20.16% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Shizuoka Gas Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shizuoka Gas Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shizuoka Gas 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Shizuoka Gas 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.
Shizuoka Gas Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Shizuoka Gas Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shizuoka Gas 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.
Shizuoka Gas Co (TSE:9543) has a Gross Margin % of 20.16% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shizuoka Gas Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 23.50. Over the past decade, Shizuoka Gas Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.17 to 33.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Shizuoka Gas Co ranks #305 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Shizuoka Gas Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shizuoka Gas Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.16% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 23.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.17 to a high of 33.85. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.76. Shizuoka Gas Co's value of 20.16% is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shizuoka Gas Co ranks #305 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shizuoka Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shizuoka Gas Co's Gross Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Shizuoka Gas Co ranks #305 out of 490 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shizuoka Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.76. Shizuoka Gas Co's value of 20.16% is 34.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Shizuoka Gas Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.17 to 33.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.50 vs. the industry median of 30.76, Shizuoka Gas 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.76, based on 490 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. Shizuoka Gas Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.16% is 34.4% 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 Shizuoka Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shizuoka Gas Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.16%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 23.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shizuoka Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shizuoka Gas Co (TSE:9543) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,023.23, compared to a current price of 円1,240.00 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.16%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 23.50 and 34.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.76. Shizuoka Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Shizuoka Gas Co (TSE:9543), the current Gross Margin % is 20.16% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Shizuoka Gas Co (TSE:9543) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shizuoka Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,240.00 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,023.23.
GuruFocus considers Shizuoka Gas Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9543:
Gross Margin %: 20.16% (14% below median its 10-year median of 23.50)
GF Value™: 円1,023.23 vs. price of 円1,240.00 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#305 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9543 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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