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ROYAL HOLDINGS Co (FSE:8179) 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
ROYAL HOLDINGS Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
ROYAL HOLDINGS Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
ROYAL HOLDINGS Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ROYAL HOLDINGS 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.
FSE:8179 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, ROYAL HOLDINGS 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.
ROYAL HOLDINGS Co Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ROYAL HOLDINGS Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ROYAL HOLDINGS 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.
ROYAL HOLDINGS Co (FSE:8179) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ROYAL HOLDINGS Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, ROYAL HOLDINGS Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.12 to 71.08. According to the industry distribution chart, ROYAL HOLDINGS Co ranks #30 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is ROYAL HOLDINGS Co's Gross Margin % too high?
ROYAL HOLDINGS Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.12 to a high of 71.08. Based on the distribution chart, ROYAL HOLDINGS Co ranks #30 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ROYAL HOLDINGS Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ROYAL HOLDINGS Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, ROYAL HOLDINGS Co ranks #30 out of 355 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ROYAL HOLDINGS Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.57. Historically, ROYAL HOLDINGS Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.12 to 71.08 over the past decade. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.57, based on 355 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. 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 ROYAL HOLDINGS Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ROYAL HOLDINGS Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ROYAL HOLDINGS Co stock overvalued right now?
ROYAL HOLDINGS Co (FSE:8179) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,116.80, compared to a current price of 円1,362.00 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. ROYAL HOLDINGS Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 ROYAL HOLDINGS Co (FSE:8179), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 ROYAL HOLDINGS Co (FSE:8179) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ROYAL HOLDINGS Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,362.00 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,116.80.
Key valuation signals for FSE:8179:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円1,116.80 vs. price of 円1,362.00 (22% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:8179 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ROYAL HOLDINGS Co Ltd operates five core businesses in Japan: Restaurants, Hotels, Contract Food Services, In-Flight Catering, and Food Manufacturing. Royal's Restaurants business operates various brands, including Royal Host, Tenya, Cowboy Family, Shakey's, Sizzler, Hananoki, Royal Garden Cafe, pinkberry, The Third Cafe, and Rose Bakery. The company's Hotel business operates Richmond Hotels. Contract Food Services provides food in airports, highway service areas, department stores, and convention centers. In-Flight Catering provides meals for dozens of airlines all over the world. The Food Manufacturing business has two central kitchens in Japan that serve the company's other businesses. The group has four segments: restaurant business, contract business, Hotel Business, & Food Business.
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