Ichibanya CoNGO:7630 75 Gross Margin % is 49.61% as of Feb. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 47.15. GuruFocus rates NGO:7630 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,154.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 358 Restaurants companies, Ichibanya Co ranks better than 57.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ichibanya Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:7630'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.21 Med: 47.15 Max: 50.03
Current: 49.61
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ichibanya Co was 50.03%. The lowest was 45.21%. And the median was 47.15%.
NGO:7630's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.26% of 358
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.685
vs NGO:7630: 49.61
Ichibanya Co had a gross margin of 49.61% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ichibanya Co was 1.70% per year.
Ichibanya Co (NGO:7630) 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
Ichibanya Co had a gross margin of 49.61% 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.
Ichibanya Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ichibanya Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ichibanya 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.
NGO:7630 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Ichibanya 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.
Ichibanya Co Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ichibanya Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ichibanya 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.
Ichibanya Co (NGO:7630) has a Gross Margin % of 49.61% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ichibanya Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.15. Over the past decade, Ichibanya Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.21 to 50.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Ichibanya Co ranks #153 out of 358 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Ichibanya Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Ichibanya Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.61% is near median its 10-year median of 47.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.21 to a high of 50.03. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Ichibanya Co's value of 49.61% is 8.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ichibanya Co ranks #153 out of 358 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ichibanya Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ichibanya Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ichibanya Co ranks #153 out of 358 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ichibanya Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Ichibanya Co's value of 49.61% is 8.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ichibanya Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.21 to 50.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.15 vs. the industry median of 45.69, Ichibanya 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.69, based on 358 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. Ichibanya Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.61% is 8.6% 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 Ichibanya Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ichibanya Co's current Gross Margin % is 49.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ichibanya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ichibanya Co (NGO:7630) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,154.65, compared to a current price of 円841.00 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.15 and 8.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.69. Ichibanya Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ichibanya Co (NGO:7630), the current Gross Margin % is 49.61% 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 Ichibanya Co (NGO:7630) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ichibanya Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円841.00 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,154.65.
GuruFocus considers Ichibanya Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:7630:
Gross Margin %: 49.61% (near median its 10-year median of 47.15)
GF Value™: 円1,154.65 vs. price of 円841.00 (27.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% above the Restaurants median (#153 of 358)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:7630 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ichibanya Co Ltd owns, operates, and franchises CoCo Ichibanya and other restaurants, mainly in Japan. Nearly all Ichibanya's restaurants operate under the brand name CoCo Ichibanya, which specializes in curry dishes in Asian countries and the United States. Other restaurant brands that Ichibanya operates and franchises in Japan include Pasta de CoCo, Menya CoCo Ichi, and Nikkui Tei. majority of the company's revenue is generated in Japan. The group consists of a single segment: the food and beverage business and its related services.
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