Joyfull Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Joyfull Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:9942'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.77 Med: 66.7 Max: 68.02
Current: 58.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Joyfull Co was 68.02%. The lowest was 58.77%. And the median was 66.70%.
FSE:9942's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.84% of 353
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.71
vs FSE:9942: 58.77
Joyfull Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Joyfull Co was -1.30% per year.
Joyfull Co (FSE:9942) 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
Joyfull Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Joyfull Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Joyfull Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Joyfull 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:9942 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Joyfull 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.
Joyfull Co Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Joyfull Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Joyfull 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.
Joyfull Co (FSE:9942) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Joyfull Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Joyfull Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.77 to 68.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Joyfull Co ranks #110 out of 353 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Joyfull Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Joyfull Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.77 to a high of 68.02. Based on the distribution chart, Joyfull Co ranks #110 out of 353 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Joyfull Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Joyfull Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Joyfull Co ranks #110 out of 353 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Joyfull Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Historically, Joyfull Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.77 to 68.02 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 45.71, based on 353 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 Joyfull Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Joyfull 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 Joyfull Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Joyfull Co (FSE:9942) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円945.33, compared to a current price of 円1,267.00 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Joyfull Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Joyfull Co (FSE:9942), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 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 Joyfull Co (FSE:9942) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Joyfull Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,267.00 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円945.33.
GuruFocus considers Joyfull Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:9942:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円945.33 vs. price of 円1,267.00 (34% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9942 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Joyfull Co Ltd is a Japanese based chain restaurant operator. It is engaged in offering a western-style menu. It offers a lunch menu, grilled lunch, morning menu, the seasonal menu including chicken, beef, pork, meat, snacks, combo meals, alcohol, dessert, cappuccino, black bean tea, among others.
65GF Score
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