Fast Retailing CoFRCOF +2.25%91 Gross Margin % is 52.93% as of Feb. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 49.82. GuruFocus rates FRCOF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $339.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Fast Retailing Co ranks better than 78.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fast Retailing Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRCOF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.42 Med: 49.82 Max: 54.17
Current: 54.17
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fast Retailing Co was 54.17%. The lowest was 48.42%. And the median was 49.82%.
FRCOF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.51% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs FRCOF: 54.17
Fast Retailing Co had a gross margin of 52.93% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fast Retailing Co was 2.00% per year.
Fast Retailing Co (OTCPK:FRCOF) 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
Fast Retailing Co had a gross margin of 52.93% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => 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.
Fast Retailing Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fast Retailing Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fast Retailing 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.
FRCOF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Fast Retailing 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.
Fast Retailing Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fast Retailing Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fast Retailing 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.
Fast Retailing Co (FRCOF) has a Gross Margin % of 52.93% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fast Retailing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.82. Over the past decade, Fast Retailing Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.42 to 54.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Fast Retailing Co ranks #240 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Fast Retailing Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Fast Retailing Co's current Gross Margin % of 52.93% is near median its 10-year median of 49.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.42 to a high of 54.17. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Fast Retailing Co's value of 52.93% is 46% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fast Retailing Co ranks #240 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fast Retailing Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fast Retailing Co's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Fast Retailing Co ranks #240 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fast Retailing Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Fast Retailing Co's value of 52.93% is 46% above this benchmark. Historically, Fast Retailing Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.42 to 54.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.82 vs. the industry median of 36.25, Fast Retailing 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 36.25, 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. Fast Retailing Co's current Gross Margin % of 52.93% is 46% 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 Fast Retailing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fast Retailing Co's current Gross Margin % is 52.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fast Retailing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fast Retailing Co (FRCOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $339.36, compared to a current price of $517.31 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.82 and 46% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Fast Retailing Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Fast Retailing Co (FRCOF), the current Gross Margin % is 52.93% 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 Fast Retailing Co (FRCOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fast Retailing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $517.31 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $339.36.
GuruFocus considers Fast Retailing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRCOF:
Gross Margin %: 52.93% (near median its 10-year median of 49.82)
GF Value™: $339.36 vs. price of $517.31 (52.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#240 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRCOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fast Retailing is Japan's largest apparel company. It operates casualwear retail chain Uniqlo, known for its high-quality functional apparel at reasonable prices. Fast Retailing is in charge of product design and sales and outsources almost all of its production to factories in places including China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and India. It is ranked the second-largest apparel company by sales globally in 2024 per Euromonitor, thanks to the expansion of Uniqlo International. As of February 2025, it ran 3,616 stores globally. Other brands in its portfolio include GU and acquired brands like Theory, Comptoir des Cotonniers, and Princesse tam.tam. The Yanai family owned a 40.86% stake in the firm as of July 2025.
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