Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. ECONOS Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円1,651 Mil. ECONOS Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 円2,476 Mil. Therefore, ECONOS Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 66.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ECONOS Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SSE:3136'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.73 Med: 67.06 Max: 68.13
Current: 66.88
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of ECONOS Co was 68.13%. The lowest was 64.73%. And the median was 67.06%.
SSE:3136's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 36.37
vs SSE:3136: 66.88
ECONOS Co had a gross margin of 66.68% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ECONOS Co was -0.20% per year.
ECONOS Co (SSE:3136) 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
ECONOS Co had a gross margin of 66.68% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
ECONOS Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
ECONOS Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ECONOS 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.
SSE:3136 vs TSCO, ULTA, WSM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, ECONOS 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.
ECONOS Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ECONOS Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ECONOS 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.
ECONOS Co (SSE:3136) has a Gross Margin % of 66.68% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ECONOS Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.06. Over the past decade, ECONOS Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.73 to 68.13.
Is ECONOS Co's Gross Margin % too high?
ECONOS Co's current Gross Margin % of 66.68% is near median its 10-year median of 67.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.73 to a high of 68.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. ECONOS Co's value of 66.68% is 83.3% above this industry median. Overall, ECONOS Co has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ECONOS Co's Gross Margin % compare to TSCO and ULTA?
ECONOS Co's Gross Margin % of 66.68% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. ECONOS Co's value of 66.68% is 83.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ECONOS Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.73 to 68.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.06 vs. the industry median of 36.37, ECONOS 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 36.37, based on 1,109 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. ECONOS Co's current Gross Margin % of 66.68% is 83.3% 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 ECONOS Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECONOS Co's current Gross Margin % is 66.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECONOS Co stock overvalued right now?
ECONOS Co (SSE:3136) has a current Gross Margin % of 66.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円704.22, compared to a current price of 円1,400.00 — trading 98.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.06 and 83.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.37. ECONOS Co's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 with 7 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 ECONOS Co (SSE:3136), the current Gross Margin % is 66.68% as of Sep. 2025. 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 ECONOS Co (SSE:3136) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECONOS Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,400.00 is trading 98.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円704.22.
Key valuation signals for SSE:3136:
Gross Margin %: 66.68% (near median its 10-year median of 67.06)
GF Value™: 円704.22 vs. price of 円1,400.00 (98.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:3136 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ECONOS Co Ltd is engaged in the retailing of various goods. The company engages in the business of second shop bookstores. The Reuse Business engages in the management and sale of books, CDs, DVDs, and video game software.
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