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What is Pan Pacific International Holdings Gross Margin %?
Pan Pacific International HoldingsFRA:QJE 85 Gross Margin % is 31.63% as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 29.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:QJE with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.08 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 304 Retail - Defensive companies, Pan Pacific International Holdings ranks better than 71.71% on this metric.
Pan Pacific International Holdings (FRA:QJE) 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
Pan Pacific International Holdings had a gross margin of 31.63% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Pan Pacific International Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pan Pacific International Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Pan Pacific International Holdings Gross Margin % Chart
FRA:QJE vs WMT, COST, TGT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pan Pacific International Holdings'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.
Pan Pacific International Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pan Pacific International Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pan Pacific International Holdings'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.
Pan Pacific International Holdings (FRA:QJE) has a Gross Margin % of 31.63% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pan Pacific International Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.39. Over the past decade, Pan Pacific International Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.91 to 31.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Pan Pacific International Holdings ranks #86 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Pan Pacific International Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Pan Pacific International Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 31.63% is near median its 10-year median of 29.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.91 to a high of 31.90. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Pan Pacific International Holdings' value of 31.63% is 31.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pan Pacific International Holdings ranks #86 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pan Pacific International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pan Pacific International Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pan Pacific International Holdings ranks #86 out of 304 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Pan Pacific International Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Pan Pacific International Holdings' value of 31.63% is 31.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pan Pacific International Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.91 to 31.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.39 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Pan Pacific International Holdings 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 304 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. Pan Pacific International Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 31.63% is 31.4% 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 Pan Pacific International Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pan Pacific International Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 31.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pan Pacific International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan Pacific International Holdings (FRA:QJE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.08, compared to a current price of €4.36 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.39 and 31.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Pan Pacific International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Pan Pacific International Holdings (FRA:QJE), the current Gross Margin % is 31.63% as of Jun. 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 Pan Pacific International Holdings (FRA:QJE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan Pacific International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.36 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.08.
GuruFocus considers Pan Pacific International Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:QJE:
Gross Margin %: 31.63% (near median its 10-year median of 29.39)
GF Value™: €5.08 vs. price of €4.36 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#86 of 304)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QJE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pan Pacific International Holdings is a leading operator of discount stores and general merchandise stores primarily in Japan, operating 661 stores as of early 2026 nationally. It offers a wide range of products from packaged food, cosmetics, and household products to consumer electronics. The primary store formats include the Don Quijote discount stores, Mega Donki format, and general merchandise stores operated under the UNY brand. Overseas operations concentrate on North America and Southeast Asia. The group has acquired small supermarket chains in Hawaii and California in the US and also operates stores across Singapore and Hong Kong.
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