MatsukiyoCocokaraMSMKF +8.13%91 Gross Margin % is 35.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 32.48. GuruFocus rates MSMKF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.68 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 629 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, MatsukiyoCocokara ranks worse than 56.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MatsukiyoCocokara's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MSMKF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.58 Med: 32.48 Max: 35.24
Current: 35.24
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of MatsukiyoCocokara was 35.24%. The lowest was 29.58%. And the median was 32.48%.
MSMKF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 56.44% of 629
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.09
vs MSMKF: 35.24
MatsukiyoCocokara had a gross margin of 35.94% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MatsukiyoCocokara was 2.20% per year.
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
MatsukiyoCocokara had a gross margin of 35.94% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
MatsukiyoCocokara Gross Margin % Related Terms
MatsukiyoCocokara Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MatsukiyoCocokara'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 Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, MatsukiyoCocokara'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.
MatsukiyoCocokara Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, MatsukiyoCocokara's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MatsukiyoCocokara'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.
MatsukiyoCocokara (MSMKF) has a Gross Margin % of 35.94% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MatsukiyoCocokara and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 32.48. Over the past decade, MatsukiyoCocokara's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.58 to 35.24. According to the industry distribution chart, MatsukiyoCocokara ranks #355 out of 629 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is MatsukiyoCocokara's Gross Margin % too high?
MatsukiyoCocokara's current Gross Margin % of 35.94% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 32.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.58 to a high of 35.24. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. MatsukiyoCocokara's value of 35.94% is 10.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MatsukiyoCocokara ranks #355 out of 629 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MatsukiyoCocokara has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MatsukiyoCocokara's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, MatsukiyoCocokara ranks #355 out of 629 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MatsukiyoCocokara in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. MatsukiyoCocokara's value of 35.94% is 10.4% below this benchmark. Historically, MatsukiyoCocokara's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.58 to 35.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.48 vs. the industry median of 40.09, MatsukiyoCocokara has consistently been below 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.09, based on 629 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. MatsukiyoCocokara's current Gross Margin % of 35.94% is 10.4% below 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 MatsukiyoCocokara and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MatsukiyoCocokara's current Gross Margin % is 35.94%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 32.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MatsukiyoCocokara stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MatsukiyoCocokara (MSMKF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.68, compared to a current price of $14.60 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.94%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 32.48 and 10.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.09. MatsukiyoCocokara's overall GF Score™ is 91/100. 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 MatsukiyoCocokara (MSMKF), the current Gross Margin % is 35.94% as of Mar. 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 MatsukiyoCocokara (MSMKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MatsukiyoCocokara stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.60 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.68.
GuruFocus considers MatsukiyoCocokara to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MSMKF:
Gross Margin %: 35.94% (11% above median its 10-year median of 32.48)
GF Value™: $17.68 vs. price of $14.60 (17.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#355 of 629)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSMKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MatsukiyoCocokara & Co operates retail drugstores and insurance dispensing pharmacies in Japan. The company's main segments are the Matsumotokiyoshi Group Business, focused on stores under the Matsumotokiyoshi brand; the Cocokara Fine Group Business, centered on Cocokara Fine stores; and the Management Support Business, which procures products, oversees group operations, and manages indirect functions such as advertising and promotion. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Matsumotokiyoshi Group Business segment.
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