Takashimaya CoTKSHF 67 Gross Margin % is 63.48% as of May. 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 31.07. GuruFocus rates TKSHF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.58. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, Takashimaya Co ranks better than 86.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Takashimaya Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TKSHF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.76 Med: 31.07 Max: 61.01
Current: 61.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Takashimaya Co was 61.01%. The lowest was 29.76%. And the median was 31.07%.
TKSHF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.78% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs TKSHF: 61.01
Takashimaya Co had a gross margin of 63.48% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Takashimaya Co was 16.90% per year.
Takashimaya Co (OTCPK:TKSHF) 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
Takashimaya Co had a gross margin of 63.48% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
Takashimaya Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Takashimaya Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Takashimaya 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 Department Stores subindustry, Takashimaya 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.
Takashimaya Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Takashimaya Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Takashimaya 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.
Takashimaya Co (TKSHF) has a Gross Margin % of 63.48% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Takashimaya Co and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 31.07. Over the past decade, Takashimaya Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.76 to 61.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Takashimaya Co ranks #147 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Takashimaya Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Takashimaya Co's current Gross Margin % of 63.48% is 104% above median its 10-year median of 31.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.76 to a high of 61.01. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Takashimaya Co's value of 63.48% is 75.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takashimaya Co ranks #147 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Takashimaya Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takashimaya Co's Gross Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Takashimaya Co ranks #147 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Takashimaya Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Takashimaya Co's value of 63.48% is 75.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Takashimaya Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.76 to 61.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.07 vs. the industry median of 36.24, Takashimaya 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 36.24, based on 1,112 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. Takashimaya Co's current Gross Margin % of 63.48% is 75.2% 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 Takashimaya Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takashimaya Co's current Gross Margin % is 63.48%, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 31.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takashimaya Co stock overvalued right now?
Takashimaya Co (TKSHF) has a current Gross Margin % of 63.48%. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.58, compared to a current price of $5.55 — trading 55% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 63.48%, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 31.07 and 75.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.24. Takashimaya Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Takashimaya Co (TKSHF), the current Gross Margin % is 63.48% as of May. 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 Takashimaya Co (TKSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takashimaya Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.55 is trading 55% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.58.
Key valuation signals for TKSHF:
Gross Margin %: 63.48% (104% above median its 10-year median of 31.07)
GF Value™: $3.58 vs. price of $5.55 (55% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#147 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TKSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Takashimaya Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged mainly in the department store business. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction segment undertakes interior work projects. The Domestic Commercial Development segment manages real estate and facilities in synergy with department stores, while the Domestic Department Store segment sells clothing, personal goods, household goods, food, and more. The Finance segment offers credit cards, investment products, and group financial services. The Overseas Commercial Development and Department Store segments operate similar businesses abroad, and the Others include mail-order, wholesale, advertising, and restaurants. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic Department Store Business segment.
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