Toyobo CoTYOBY 73 Gross Margin % is 25.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 24.32. GuruFocus rates TYOBY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, Toyobo Co ranks better than 55.63% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Toyobo Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $166 Mil. Toyobo Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $664 Mil. Therefore, Toyobo Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.00%.
Warning Sign:
Toyobo Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Toyobo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TYOBY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.24 Med: 24.32 Max: 26.79
Current: 25.66
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Toyobo Co was 26.79%. The lowest was 21.24%. And the median was 24.32%.
TYOBY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.63% of 1564
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.375
vs TYOBY: 25.66
Toyobo Co had a gross margin of 25.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Toyobo Co was -1.50% per year.
Toyobo Co (OTCPK:TYOBY) 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
Toyobo Co had a gross margin of 25.00% 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.
Toyobo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Toyobo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Toyobo 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Toyobo 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.
Toyobo Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Toyobo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Toyobo 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.
Toyobo Co (TYOBY) has a Gross Margin % of 25.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Toyobo Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.32. Over the past decade, Toyobo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.24 to 26.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Toyobo Co ranks #694 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Toyobo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Toyobo Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.00% is near median its 10-year median of 24.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.24 to a high of 26.79. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Toyobo Co's value of 25.00% is 7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Toyobo Co ranks #694 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Toyobo Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toyobo Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Toyobo Co ranks #694 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Toyobo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Toyobo Co's value of 25.00% is 7% above this benchmark. Historically, Toyobo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.24 to 26.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.32 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Toyobo Co has consistently been above 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.38, based on 1,564 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. Toyobo Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.00% is 7% above 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 Toyobo Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Toyobo Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toyobo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toyobo Co (TYOBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.91, compared to a current price of $10.70 — trading 54.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.32 and 7% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Toyobo Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Toyobo Co (TYOBY), the current Gross Margin % is 25.00% 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 Toyobo Co (TYOBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toyobo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.70 is trading 54.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.91.
GuruFocus considers Toyobo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TYOBY:
Gross Margin %: 25.00% (near median its 10-year median of 24.32)
GF Value™: $6.91 vs. price of $10.70 (54.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7% above the Chemicals median (#694 of 1564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TYOBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Toyobo Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The films and functional polymers segment, which generates more of Toyobo's revenue than any other segment, sells industrial films for liquid crystal displays, packaging films for food packaging, and engineered plastics and coatings for electronics. The industrial materials segment sells airbag fabrics and polyester for tires to the automotive industry. The healthcare segment sells enzymes for diagnostics, diagnostic systems, pharmaceuticals, and seawater desalination modules. The textiles segment sells synthetic and acrylic fibers used for apparel production. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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