YodokoYDWAF 68 Gross Margin % is 17.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 16.42. GuruFocus rates YDWAF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.69. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Steel companies, Yodoko ranks better than 64.81% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Yodoko's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $52 Mil. Yodoko's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $292 Mil. Therefore, Yodoko's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yodoko's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
YDWAF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.88 Med: 16.42 Max: 19.67
Current: 17.67
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Yodoko was 19.67%. The lowest was 13.88%. And the median was 16.42%.
YDWAF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.81% of 594
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.61
vs YDWAF: 17.67
Yodoko had a gross margin of 17.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Yodoko was 0.60% per year.
Yodoko (OTCPK:YDWAF) 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
Yodoko had a gross margin of 17.69% 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.
Yodoko Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yodoko Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yodoko'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 Steel subindustry, Yodoko'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.
Yodoko Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Yodoko's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yodoko'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.
Yodoko (YDWAF) has a Gross Margin % of 17.69% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yodoko and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.42. Over the past decade, Yodoko's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.88 to 19.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Yodoko ranks #209 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is Yodoko's Gross Margin % too high?
Yodoko's current Gross Margin % of 17.69% is near median its 10-year median of 16.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.88 to a high of 19.67. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Yodoko's value of 17.69% is 40.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yodoko ranks #209 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yodoko has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yodoko's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Yodoko ranks #209 out of 594 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Yodoko in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Yodoko's value of 17.69% is 40.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Yodoko's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.88 to 19.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.42 vs. the industry median of 12.61, Yodoko 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.61, based on 594 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. Yodoko's current Gross Margin % of 17.69% is 40.3% 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 Yodoko and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yodoko's current Gross Margin % is 17.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yodoko stock overvalued right now?
Yodoko (YDWAF) has a current Gross Margin % of 17.69%. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.69, compared to a current price of $4.61 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.42 and 40.3% above the Steel industry median of 12.61. Yodoko's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Yodoko (YDWAF), the current Gross Margin % is 17.69% 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 Yodoko (YDWAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yodoko stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.61 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.69.
Key valuation signals for YDWAF:
Gross Margin %: 17.69% (near median its 10-year median of 16.42)
GF Value™: $3.69 vs. price of $4.61 (24.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.3% above the Steel median (#209 of 594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YDWAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yodoko Ltd Formerly Yodogawa Steel Works Ltd is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in manufacturing of steel products. The company generates most of its revenue from its steel sheet segment, which is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cold-rolled steel, polished hoop steel, hot-dip galvanizing steel sheets, painted hot-dip galvanizing steel sheet, various steel sheets, other construction materials, and exterior products, as well as designing and engineering of construction work. Japan and Taiwan are the company's top two markets, jointly accounting for the majority of the company's sales.
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