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Altech CoTSE:9972 75 Gross Margin % is 26.71% as of May. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 22.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:9972 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円251.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,002 Industrial Products companies, Altech Co ranks worse than 64.16% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Altech Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 円1,155 Mil. Altech Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 円4,326 Mil. Therefore, Altech Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 26.71%.
Warning Sign:
Altech Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Altech Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9972'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.58 Med: 22.21 Max: 25.87
Current: 21.93
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Altech Co was 25.87%. The lowest was 17.58%. And the median was 22.21%.
TSE:9972's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 64.16% of 3002
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.88
vs TSE:9972: 21.93
Altech Co had a gross margin of 26.71% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Altech Co was -8.00% per year.
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
Altech Co had a gross margin of 26.71% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
Altech Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Altech Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Altech 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:9972 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Altech 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.
Altech Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Altech Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altech 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.
Altech Co (TSE:9972) has a Gross Margin % of 26.71% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Altech Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 22.21. Over the past decade, Altech Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.58 to 25.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Altech Co ranks #1926 out of 3002 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Altech Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Altech Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.71% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 22.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.58 to a high of 25.87. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Altech Co's value of 26.71% is 0.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Altech Co ranks #1926 out of 3002 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Altech Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altech Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Altech Co ranks #1926 out of 3002 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Altech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Altech Co's value of 26.71% is 0.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Altech Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.58 to 25.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.21 vs. the industry median of 26.88, Altech 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 26.88, based on 3,002 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. Altech Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.71% is 0.6% 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 Altech Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Altech Co's current Gross Margin % is 26.71%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 22.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altech Co (TSE:9972) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円251.34, compared to a current price of 円281.00 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.71%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 22.21 and 0.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.88. Altech Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Altech Co (TSE:9972), the current Gross Margin % is 26.71% as of May. 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 Altech Co (TSE:9972) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altech Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円281.00 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円251.34.
GuruFocus considers Altech Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9972:
Gross Margin %: 26.71% (20% above median its 10-year median of 22.21)
GF Value™: 円251.34 vs. price of 円281.00 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.6% below the Industrial Products median (#1926 of 3002)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9972 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Altech Co Ltd is engaged in the trading business, which purchases and sells industrial machinery and equipment, and provides related services. It manufactures and sells preforms for PET bottles and plastic caps, and provides related services. Geographically, it operates in Japan, Asia, Americas, and Europe, of which Japan derives maximum revenue. The company's products include: Automotive-related, AV control systems, Printing, Container & Packaging, 3D Printers, Logistics & Supply Chain, Robotics, IC card/RFID tag systems, 5G/IoT inspection equipment, Plastic processing & extrusion equipment, Composite materials, Next-generation electronics, Nanotechnology, Food manufacturing & processing, Medical & pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Chemical, Water treatment, and Beverage systems.
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