Ryohin Keikaku Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ryohin Keikaku Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RYKKY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.94 Med: 48.94 Max: 51.49
Current: 49.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ryohin Keikaku Co was 51.49%. The lowest was 45.94%. And the median was 48.94%.
RYKKY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.08% of 1096
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.74
vs RYKKY: 49.35
Ryohin Keikaku Co had a gross margin of 49.52% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ryohin Keikaku Co was -1.90% per year.
Ryohin Keikaku Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
The historical data trend for Ryohin Keikaku 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.
Competitive Comparison of Ryohin Keikaku Co's Gross Margin %
For the Department Stores subindustry, Ryohin Keikaku 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.
Ryohin Keikaku Co's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ryohin Keikaku Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryohin Keikaku 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.
Ryohin Keikaku Co (OTCPK:RYKKY) 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
Ryohin Keikaku Co had a gross margin of 49.52% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 => Durable 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.
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Ryohin Keikaku Co (Ryohin Keikaku Co) Business Description
Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. otherwise known as Muji, is a Japanese retailer offering household and consumer goods. The company has a no-logo, no-brand policy. Its lower price strategy is based around the selection of materials, efficient manufacturing processes, and simplified packaging. The product portfolio ranges from stationery to clothing for men and women, food items, and major kitchen appliances. Its business includes also Muji Cafe & Meal, Muji Campsite, Muji House, and Idee. The Muji Cafe & Meal division operates Cafe Muji, offering cuisine, desserts, and beverages. Muji Campsite operates campsites and the surrounding forest areas. Muji House provides flexible framework for home interiors, such as The House of Woods and The House of Windows.
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