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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,269 Mil. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,822 Mil.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (OTCPK:SHECF) 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
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co had a gross margin of 31.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Gross Profit Related Terms
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin-Etsu Chemical Co'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 Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co'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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Gross Profit vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Chemical Co'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 $5,822 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) has a Gross Profit of $5,822 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Gross Profit too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Gross Profit is $5,822 Mil. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Gross Profit compare to DOW?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's Gross Profit of $5,822 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 a Chemicals company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Chemicals 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current Gross Profit is $5,822 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.18, compared to a current price of $36.77 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $5,822 Mil. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF), the current Gross Profit is $5,822 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.77 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.18.
GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHECF:
Gross Profit: $5,822 Mil
GF Value™: $34.18 vs. price of $36.77 (7.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHECF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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