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Ganso CoSHSE:603886 -4.95%77 Gross Margin % is 60.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 62.73. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603886 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥14.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Ganso Co ranks better than 97.06% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ganso Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥203 Mil. Ganso Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥333 Mil. Therefore, Ganso Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ganso Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603886'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.14 Med: 62.73 Max: 66.33
Current: 61.92
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ganso Co was 66.33%. The lowest was 60.14%. And the median was 62.73%.
SHSE:603886's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.06% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.11
vs SHSE:603886: 61.92
Ganso Co had a gross margin of 60.94% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ganso Co was 0.30% per year.
Ganso Co (SHSE:603886) 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
Ganso Co had a gross margin of 60.94% 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.
Ganso Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ganso Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ganso 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Ganso 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.
Ganso Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ganso Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ganso 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.
Ganso Co (SHSE:603886) has a Gross Margin % of 60.94% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ganso Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 62.73. Over the past decade, Ganso Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.14 to 66.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Ganso Co ranks #9 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Ganso Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Ganso Co's current Gross Margin % of 60.94% is near median its 10-year median of 62.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.14 to a high of 66.33. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.11. Ganso Co's value of 60.94% is 152.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ganso Co ranks #9 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ganso Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ganso Co's Gross Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ganso Co ranks #9 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ganso Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.11. Ganso Co's value of 60.94% is 152.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ganso Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.14 to 66.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.73 vs. the industry median of 24.11, Ganso 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 24.11, based on 306 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. Ganso Co's current Gross Margin % of 60.94% is 152.8% 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 Ganso Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ganso Co's current Gross Margin % is 60.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 62.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ganso Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganso Co (SHSE:603886) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.38, compared to a current price of ¥10.36 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 62.73 and 152.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.11. Ganso Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Ganso Co (SHSE:603886), the current Gross Margin % is 60.94% 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 Ganso Co (SHSE:603886) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganso Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.36 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.38.
GuruFocus considers Ganso Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603886:
Gross Margin %: 60.94% (near median its 10-year median of 62.73)
GF Value™: ¥14.38 vs. price of ¥10.36 (28% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#9 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603886 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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