Geo Holdings (TSE:2681) Gross Margin %: 38.94% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:2681 Geo Holdings Corp TSE:2681
64 GF Score
Price 円2,025.00
GF Value 円1,971.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Geo Holdings Gross Margin %?

Geo Holdings TSE:2681 +2.74% 64 Gross Margin % is 38.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 39.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:2681 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,971.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Retail - Cyclical companies, Geo Holdings ranks better than 56.46% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Geo Holdings's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円48,925 Mil. Geo Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円125,646 Mil. Therefore, Geo Holdings's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.94%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Geo Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2681' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.84   Med: 39.64   Max: 41.78
Current: 39.37


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Geo Holdings was 41.78%. The lowest was 36.84%. And the median was 39.64%.

TSE:2681's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
56.46% of 1114 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.255 vs TSE:2681: 39.37

Geo Holdings had a gross margin of 38.94% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Geo Holdings was 0.60% per year.


Geo Holdings  (TSE:2681) 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

Geo Holdings had a gross margin of 38.94% 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.


Geo Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms


Geo Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Geo Holdings'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.

Geo Holdings Gross Margin % Chart

Geo Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
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Geo Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:2681 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Geo Holdings'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.


Geo Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Geo Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Geo Holdings's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Geo Holdings Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Geo Holdings's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=189446 / 481249
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(481249 - 291803) / 481249
=39.37 %

Geo Holdings's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=48925 / 125646
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(125646 - 76721) / 125646
=38.94 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 38.94% mean?
Geo Holdings (TSE:2681) has a Gross Margin % of 38.94% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Geo Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.64. Over the past decade, Geo Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.84 to 41.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Geo Holdings ranks #485 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is Geo Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Geo Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 38.94% is near median its 10-year median of 39.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.84 to a high of 41.78. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Geo Holdings' value of 38.94% is 7.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geo Holdings ranks #485 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Geo Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geo Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Geo Holdings ranks #485 out of 1114 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Geo Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Geo Holdings' value of 38.94% is 7.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Geo Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.84 to 41.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.64 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Geo Holdings 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 36.26, based on 1,114 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. Geo Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 38.94% is 7.4% 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 Geo Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geo Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 38.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geo Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geo Holdings (TSE:2681) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,971.89, compared to a current price of 円2,025.00 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.64 and 7.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Geo Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Geo Holdings (TSE:2681), the current Gross Margin % is 38.94% 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 Geo Holdings (TSE:2681) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geo Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,025.00 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,971.89. GuruFocus considers Geo Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2681:

  • Gross Margin %: 38.94% (near median its 10-year median of 39.64)
  • GF Value™: 円1,971.89 vs. price of 円2,025.00 (2.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#485 of 1114)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Geo Holdings Business Description

Address 1-1-1 Miyamachi, Aichi-ken, Kasugai-shi, JPN, 486-0904
Geo Holdings Corp, offers a range of pocket money leisure, from its core nationwide network of retail operations - including media-oriented GEO Shops for rentals, resales, and sell-through of DVDs, CDs, game software, books, etc.
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