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Kanamoto CoTSE:9678 -0.39%80 Gross Margin % is 32.15% as of Apr. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 29.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:9678 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,324.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Business Services companies, Kanamoto Co ranks worse than 55.27% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kanamoto Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円16,966 Mil. Kanamoto Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円52,778 Mil. Therefore, Kanamoto Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 32.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kanamoto Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9678'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.55 Med: 29.53 Max: 31.4
Current: 31.4
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kanamoto Co was 31.40%. The lowest was 28.55%. And the median was 29.53%.
TSE:9678's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 55.27% of 1006
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.575
vs TSE:9678: 31.40
Kanamoto Co had a gross margin of 32.15% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kanamoto Co was 0.80% per year.
Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) 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
Kanamoto Co had a gross margin of 32.15% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Kanamoto Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kanamoto Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kanamoto 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.
TSE:9678 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Kanamoto 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.
Kanamoto Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kanamoto Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kanamoto 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.
Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) has a Gross Margin % of 32.15% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kanamoto Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.53. Over the past decade, Kanamoto Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.55 to 31.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Kanamoto Co ranks #556 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Kanamoto Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kanamoto Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.15% is near median its 10-year median of 29.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.55 to a high of 31.40. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.58. Kanamoto Co's value of 32.15% is 7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kanamoto Co ranks #556 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kanamoto Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kanamoto Co's Gross Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kanamoto Co ranks #556 out of 1006 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kanamoto Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.58. Kanamoto Co's value of 32.15% is 7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kanamoto Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.55 to 31.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.53 vs. the industry median of 34.58, Kanamoto 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.58, based on 1,006 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. Kanamoto Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.15% is 7% 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 Kanamoto Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kanamoto Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kanamoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,324.37, compared to a current price of 円5,090.00 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.53 and 7% below the Business Services industry median of 34.58. Kanamoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678), the current Gross Margin % is 32.15% as of Apr. 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 Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanamoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,090.00 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,324.37.
GuruFocus considers Kanamoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9678:
Gross Margin %: 32.15% (near median its 10-year median of 29.53)
GF Value™: 円3,324.37 vs. price of 円5,090.00 (53.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7% below the Business Services median (#556 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kanamoto Co Ltd is a provider of construction equipment rentals. The company operates three business segments: construction equipment rental, steel products, and computing products. The construction equipment rental business is Kanamoto's core business, accounting for most of the company's revenue. The company owns various hand tools and construction equipment, such as dump trucks and hydraulic excavators, which it rents out to its customers. The steel products business sells various construction materials for engineering and construction works. The computing products business provides rentals and sale of computer-related equipment. Kanamoto operates in Asia.
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