AEON CoAONNF +3.71%77 Gross Margin % is 36.55% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 36.36. GuruFocus rates AONNF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, AEON Co ranks better than 50.85% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. AEON Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $6,989 Mil. AEON Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $19,123 Mil. Therefore, AEON Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 36.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AEON Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AONNF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.01 Med: 36.36 Max: 37.12
Current: 36.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AEON Co was 37.12%. The lowest was 35.01%. And the median was 36.36%.
AONNF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.85% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs AONNF: 36.49
AEON Co had a gross margin of 36.55% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AEON Co was 1.00% per year.
AEON Co (OTCPK:AONNF) 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
AEON Co had a gross margin of 36.55% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => 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.
AEON Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
AEON Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AEON 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 Department Stores subindustry, AEON 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.
AEON Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AEON Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AEON 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.
AEON Co (AONNF) has a Gross Margin % of 36.55% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AEON Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.36. Over the past decade, AEON Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.01 to 37.12. According to the industry distribution chart, AEON Co ranks #549 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is AEON Co's Gross Margin % too high?
AEON Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.55% is near median its 10-year median of 36.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.01 to a high of 37.12. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. AEON Co's value of 36.55% is 0.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AEON Co ranks #549 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AEON Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AEON Co's Gross Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AEON Co ranks #549 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts AEON Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. AEON Co's value of 36.55% is 0.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AEON Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.01 to 37.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.36 vs. the industry median of 36.23, AEON 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.23, based on 1,117 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. AEON Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.55% is 0.9% 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 AEON Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AEON Co's current Gross Margin % is 36.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AEON Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEON Co (AONNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.72, compared to a current price of $9.75 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.36 and 0.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. AEON Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 AEON Co (AONNF), the current Gross Margin % is 36.55% as of Feb. 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 AEON Co (AONNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEON Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.75 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.72.
GuruFocus considers AEON Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AONNF:
Gross Margin %: 36.55% (near median its 10-year median of 36.36)
GF Value™: $8.72 vs. price of $9.75 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#549 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AONNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AEON Co Ltd is a holding company engaged in comprehensive finance, development, and services with a focus on retail businesses. The Comprehensive Finance segment covers credit cards, banking, insurance, and related services. The Developer segment handles shopping center development, leasing, facility management, amusement, and restaurants. The Discount Store (DS) segment operates discount stores, while the General Supermarket (GMS) segment includes supermarkets and bento delicatessen specialty stores. The Health & Wellness segment runs drugstores and pharmacies. The International segment focuses on retail in ASEAN and China. Services/Specialty Store includes casual fashion, footwear, and variety goods. Supermarket (SM) operates supermarkets, convenience stores, and small outlets.
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