Izumi CoIZMIF 73 Gross Margin % is 38.95% as of Feb. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 26.62. GuruFocus rates IZMIF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.59. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Izumi Co ranks better than 55.71% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Izumi Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $383 Mil. Izumi Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $982 Mil. Therefore, Izumi Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 38.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Izumi Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IZMIF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.54 Med: 26.62 Max: 41.46
Current: 39.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Izumi Co was 41.46%. The lowest was 25.54%. And the median was 26.62%.
IZMIF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.71% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs IZMIF: 39.07
Izumi Co had a gross margin of 38.95% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Izumi Co was 9.30% per year.
Izumi Co (OTCPK:IZMIF) 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
Izumi Co had a gross margin of 38.95% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Izumi Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Izumi Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Izumi 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Izumi 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.
Izumi Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Izumi Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Izumi 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.
Izumi Co (IZMIF) has a Gross Margin % of 38.95% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Izumi Co and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 26.62. Over the past decade, Izumi Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.54 to 41.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Izumi Co ranks #493 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Izumi Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Izumi Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.95% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 26.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.54 to a high of 41.46. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Izumi Co's value of 38.95% is 7.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Izumi Co ranks #493 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Izumi Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Izumi Co's Gross Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Izumi Co ranks #493 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Izumi Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Izumi Co's value of 38.95% is 7.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Izumi Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.54 to 41.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.62 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Izumi 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 36.26, based on 1,113 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. Izumi Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.95% is 7.4% 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 Izumi Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Izumi Co's current Gross Margin % is 38.95%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 26.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Izumi Co stock overvalued right now?
Izumi Co (IZMIF) has a current Gross Margin % of 38.95%. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.59, compared to a current price of $8.39 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.95%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 26.62 and 7.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Izumi Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Izumi Co (IZMIF), the current Gross Margin % is 38.95% 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 Izumi Co (IZMIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Izumi Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.39 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.59.
Key valuation signals for IZMIF:
Gross Margin %: 38.95% (46% above median its 10-year median of 26.62)
GF Value™: $11.59 vs. price of $8.39 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#493 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IZMIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Izumi Co Ltd is engaged in operating shopping centres, general merchandising stores, clothing, household goods, and food products. The majority of the stores are located in the Kyushu, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions of Japan. The company operates through segments including retail, retail-related businesses, and other. The retail segment operates through shopping centres. The retail-related businesses are credit-based, it involves operations that complement retail businesses, such as handling and managing product handling. The other segment includes wholesale and real estate operations.
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