Seria CoSAOGF 80 Gross Margin % is 42.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 43.05. GuruFocus rates SAOGF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.54. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Seria Co ranks better than 87.79% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Seria Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $174 Mil. Seria Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $413 Mil. Therefore, Seria Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seria Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAOGF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.3 Med: 43.05 Max: 43.38
Current: 41.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Seria Co was 43.38%. The lowest was 41.30%. And the median was 43.05%.
SAOGF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.79% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.08
vs SAOGF: 41.74
Seria Co had a gross margin of 42.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Seria Co was -1.00% per year.
Seria Co (OTCPK:SAOGF) 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
Seria Co had a gross margin of 42.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Seria Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Seria Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seria 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.
SAOGF vs WMT, COST, TGT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Seria 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.
Seria Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seria Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seria 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.
Seria Co (SAOGF) has a Gross Margin % of 42.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seria Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.05. Over the past decade, Seria Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.30 to 43.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Seria Co ranks #37 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Seria Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Seria Co's current Gross Margin % of 42.00% is near median its 10-year median of 43.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.30 to a high of 43.38. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Seria Co's value of 42.00% is 74.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seria Co ranks #37 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seria Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seria Co's Gross Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Seria Co ranks #37 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Seria Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Seria Co's value of 42.00% is 74.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Seria Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.30 to 43.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.05 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Seria 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 303 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. Seria Co's current Gross Margin % of 42.00% is 74.4% 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 Seria Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seria Co's current Gross Margin % is 42.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seria Co stock overvalued right now?
Seria Co (SAOGF) has a current Gross Margin % of 42.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.54, compared to a current price of $20.61 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.05 and 74.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Seria Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Seria Co (SAOGF), the current Gross Margin % is 42.00% 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 Seria Co (SAOGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seria Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.61 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.54.
Key valuation signals for SAOGF:
Gross Margin %: 42.00% (near median its 10-year median of 43.05)
GF Value™: $20.54 vs. price of $20.61 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#37 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAOGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seria Co Ltd is a Japanese discount retailer. The business operates under the "100 yen" price concept. The "100 yen" shop stocks various products, from clothing to stationery, and each item is priced at 100 yen. These shops keep prices down by purchasing goods internationally and in large quantities. The company operates stores, wholesale and franchisees, offering consumer products. The company offers a variety of goods, such as food products, clothes, kitchen and electrical appliances, cosmetics, accessories, health products, cleaning products, outdoor products, and seasonal products. Seria is also commercializing its own private-brand products.
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