Suzuken CoTSE:9987 -1.40%77 Gross Margin % is 7.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 7.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:9987 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,909.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 116 Medical Distribution companies, Suzuken Co ranks worse than 85.34% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Suzuken Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円47,934 Mil. Suzuken Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円601,017 Mil. Therefore, Suzuken Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Suzuken Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9987'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.42 Med: 7.89 Max: 9.08
Current: 7.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Suzuken Co was 9.08%. The lowest was 7.42%. And the median was 7.89%.
TSE:9987's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.34% of 116
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 14.9
vs TSE:9987: 7.74
Suzuken Co had a gross margin of 7.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Suzuken Co was 1.20% per year.
Suzuken Co (TSE:9987) 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
Suzuken Co had a gross margin of 7.98% 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.
Suzuken Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Suzuken Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Suzuken 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:9987 vs MCK, CAH, COR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Suzuken 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.
Suzuken Co Gross Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Suzuken Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suzuken 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.
Suzuken Co (TSE:9987) has a Gross Margin % of 7.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Suzuken Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.89. Over the past decade, Suzuken Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.42 to 9.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Suzuken Co ranks #99 out of 116 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Suzuken Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Suzuken Co's current Gross Margin % of 7.98% is near median its 10-year median of 7.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.42 to a high of 9.08. The Medical Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Suzuken Co's value of 7.98% is 46.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suzuken Co ranks #99 out of 116 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Suzuken Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suzuken Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Suzuken Co ranks #99 out of 116 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Suzuken Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. Suzuken Co's value of 7.98% is 46.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Suzuken Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.42 to 9.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.89 vs. the industry median of 14.90, Suzuken 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 14.90, based on 116 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. Suzuken Co's current Gross Margin % of 7.98% is 46.4% 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 Suzuken Co and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 14.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suzuken Co's current Gross Margin % is 7.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suzuken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzuken Co (TSE:9987) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,909.57, compared to a current price of 円4,936.00 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.89 and 46.4% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 14.90. Suzuken Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Suzuken Co (TSE:9987), the current Gross Margin % is 7.98% 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 Suzuken Co (TSE:9987) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suzuken Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,936.00 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,909.57.
GuruFocus considers Suzuken Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9987:
Gross Margin %: 7.98% (near median its 10-year median of 7.89)
GF Value™: 円5,909.57 vs. price of 円4,936.00 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.4% below the Medical Distribution median (#99 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9987 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Suzuken Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and in providing insurance, pharmacy, and nursing care services. The company operates through segments, including Pharmaceutical Wholesale business, Healthcare product development business, Specialty Pharmaceuticals Distribution business, Regional medical nursing care support business, and Medical-related Services business. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Pharmaceutical Wholesale Business segment, which sells prescription pharmaceuticals, diagnostic reagents, medical equipment, and medical supplies.
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