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Hokkaido Chuo Bus CoSSE:9085 -1.04%49 Gross Margin % is 22.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 11.26. GuruFocus rates SSE:9085 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,941.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 790 Travel & Leisure companies, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks worse than 85.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SSE:9085'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.06 Med: 11.26 Max: 17.71
Current: 17.71
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co was 17.71%. The lowest was -4.06%. And the median was 11.26%.
SSE:9085's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.7% of 790
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 43.64
vs SSE:9085: 17.71
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co had a gross margin of 22.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co was 0.00% per year.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) 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
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co had a gross margin of 22.01% 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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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:9085 vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) has a Gross Margin % of 22.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 11.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks #677 out of 790 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.01% is 95% above median its 10-year median of 11.26. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.64. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's value of 22.01% is 49.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks #677 out of 790 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Gross Margin % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks #677 out of 790 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.64. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's value of 22.01% is 49.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.26 vs. the industry median of 43.64, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 43.64, based on 790 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. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.01% is 49.6% 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current Gross Margin % is 22.01%, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 11.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,941.42, compared to a current price of 円5,700.00 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.01%, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 11.26 and 49.6% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.64. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085), the current Gross Margin % is 22.01% 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,700.00 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,941.42.
GuruFocus considers Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSE:9085:
Gross Margin %: 22.01% (95% above median its 10-year median of 11.26)
GF Value™: 円3,941.42 vs. price of 円5,700.00 (44.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.6% below the Travel & Leisure median (#677 of 790)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:9085 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Ltd provides general passenger and business charter travel services in Japan. It offers intercity express bus, sightseeing bus tours, city bus, and charter bus services.
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