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Sato's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $106 Mil. Sato's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $431 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sato's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $106 Mil. Sato's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $263 Mil. Therefore, Sato's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.44%.
Sato had a gross margin of 40.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sato was 43.62%. The lowest was 39.69%. And the median was 41.58%.
Sato (OTCPK:SATOF) Gross Profit 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
Sato had a gross margin of 40.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Sato Gross Profit Related Terms
Sato Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sato's Gross Profit 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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Sato's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Sato Gross Profit vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sato's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sato's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $431 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
Sato's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Sato (SATOF) has a Gross Profit of $431 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Sato and its competitors.
Is Sato's Gross Profit too high?
Sato's current Gross Profit is $431 Mil. Overall, Sato has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato's Gross Profit compare to competitors?
Sato's Gross Profit of $431 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Industrial Products company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Sato and its competitors. Sato's current Gross Profit is $431 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato stock overvalued right now?
Sato (SATOF) has a current Gross Profit of $431 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.90, compared to a current price of $14.33 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $431 Mil. Sato's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sato (SATOF), the current Gross Profit is $431 Mil 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 Sato (SATOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.33 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.90.
Key valuation signals for SATOF:
Gross Profit: $431 Mil
GF Value™: $13.90 vs. price of $14.33 (3.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SATOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sato Corp is specializing in automatic identification (auto-ID) solutions. It designs and manufactures different products including label and RFID printers, print and apply machines, software, labels, tags, and hand labelers. These products are integrated into solutions featuring peripherals like barcode and RFID readers, aimed at streamlining workflows and enabling data capture and visualization. The company's offerings cater to various industries, providing enhanced productivity, safety, reassurance, and sustainability.
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