Chiyoda CoCHYOF -1.70%61 Gross Margin % is 48.33% as of Nov. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 47.09. GuruFocus rates CHYOF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.81. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Chiyoda Co ranks better than 69.18% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Chiyoda Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $63.2 Mil. Chiyoda Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $130.8 Mil. Therefore, Chiyoda Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 48.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chiyoda Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHYOF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.33 Med: 47.09 Max: 49.89
Current: 47.09
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chiyoda Co was 49.89%. The lowest was 45.33%. And the median was 47.09%.
CHYOF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.18% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.29
vs CHYOF: 47.09
Chiyoda Co had a gross margin of 48.33% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chiyoda Co was 1.00% per year.
Chiyoda Co (OTCPK:CHYOF) 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
Chiyoda Co had a gross margin of 48.33% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => 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.
Chiyoda Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chiyoda Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chiyoda 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.
CHYOF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Chiyoda 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.
Chiyoda Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chiyoda Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chiyoda 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.
Chiyoda Co (CHYOF) has a Gross Margin % of 48.33% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chiyoda Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.09. Over the past decade, Chiyoda Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.33 to 49.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Chiyoda Co ranks #343 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Chiyoda Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chiyoda Co's current Gross Margin % of 48.33% is near median its 10-year median of 47.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.33 to a high of 49.89. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Chiyoda Co's value of 48.33% is 33.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chiyoda Co ranks #343 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chiyoda Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiyoda Co's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Chiyoda Co ranks #343 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Chiyoda Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Chiyoda Co's value of 48.33% is 33.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chiyoda Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.33 to 49.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.09 vs. the industry median of 36.29, Chiyoda 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 36.29, based on 1,113 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. Chiyoda Co's current Gross Margin % of 48.33% is 33.2% 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 Chiyoda Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chiyoda Co's current Gross Margin % is 48.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiyoda Co stock overvalued right now?
Chiyoda Co (CHYOF) has a current Gross Margin % of 48.33%. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.81, compared to a current price of $8.10 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.09 and 33.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.29. Chiyoda Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Chiyoda Co (CHYOF), the current Gross Margin % is 48.33% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Chiyoda Co (CHYOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiyoda Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.10 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.81.
Key valuation signals for CHYOF:
Gross Margin %: 48.33% (near median its 10-year median of 47.09)
GF Value™: $7.81 vs. price of $8.10 (3.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#343 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHYOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chiyoda Co Ltd operates shoe and clothing retail stores in Japan. The shoe segment accounts for roughly three-fourths of total company revenue. Chiyoda has more than 1,000 shoe stores, which sell both private-label and national brands and operate mainly under the names Shoe Plaza and Tokyo Shoes Retailing Center. The majority of Chiyoda's shoe sales are in the athletic footwear, adult men's, and adult women's categories. The remaining sales are in the clothing segment, where the company operates nearly 500 stores, mainly under the Mac-House brand name.
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