Starbucks Coffee Japan, (FRA:YTC) Gross Margin % : 72.92% (As of Dec. 2014)

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What is Starbucks Coffee Japan, Gross Margin %?

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Starbucks Coffee Japan,'s Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2014 was €166.8 Mil. Starbucks Coffee Japan,'s Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2014 was €228.8 Mil. Therefore, Starbucks Coffee Japan,'s Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was 72.92%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Starbucks Coffee Japan,'s Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:YTC's Gross Margin % is not ranked ^*
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: 47.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Starbucks Coffee Japan, had a gross margin of 72.92% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Starbucks Coffee Japan, was 0.00% per year.

Starbucks Coffee Japan, Gross Margin % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Starbucks Coffee Japan,'s Gross Margin % can be seen below:

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* 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.

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Starbucks Coffee Japan, Gross Margin % Chart

Starbucks Coffee Japan, Annual Data

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Mar09

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Mar14

Gross Margin %

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72.55

72.78

73.58

73.68

73.76

Starbucks Coffee Japan, Quarterly Data
	Mar10	Jun10	Sep10	Dec10	Mar11	Jun11	Sep11	Dec11	Mar12	Jun12	Sep12	Dec12	Mar13	Jun13	Sep13	Dec13	Mar14	Jun14	Sep14	Dec14
Gross Margin %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															72.80	72.58	74.82	75.03	72.92

Competitive Comparison of Starbucks Coffee Japan,'s Gross Margin %

For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks Coffee Japan,'s Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:

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Starbucks Coffee Japan,'s Gross Margin % Distribution in the Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks Coffee Japan,'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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Starbucks Coffee Japan, Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Starbucks Coffee Japan,'s Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2014 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2014 )	=	Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2014 )	/	Revenue (A: Mar. 2014 )
	=	654.9	/	887.795
	=	(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold)	/	Revenue
	=	(887.795 - 232.945)	/	887.795
	=	73.76 %

Starbucks Coffee Japan,'s Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2014 )	=	Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2014 )	/	Revenue (Q: Dec. 2014 )
	=	166.8	/	228.776
	=	(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold)	/	Revenue
	=	(228.776 - 61.959)	/	228.776
	=	72.92 %

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.

Starbucks Coffee Japan, (FRA:YTC) 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

Starbucks Coffee Japan, had a gross margin of 72.92% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 => 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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Starbucks Coffee Japan, (FRA:YTC) Business Description

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Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. was founded on October 26, 1995. The Company engages in the operation and management of coffee shops. Its operations are carried out through the following business divisions: Beverage, Food, Coffee Bean, Coffee Equipment, and Other. The Beverage division offers coffee, espresso, frappuccino, tea, and fruit juices. The Food division produces and distributes breakfast, pastries, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and packaged foods. The Coffee bean division involves with the sale of coffee beans. The Coffee Equipment division develops and markets espresso machines, coffee presses, coffee makers, and solo filters. The Other division produces and distributes Starbucks Coffee store-related items, such as mugs, tumblers, drinking glass, and utensils.

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