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Uoki CoTSE:2683 -0.59%58 Gross Margin % is 45.60% as of Feb. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 43.50. GuruFocus rates TSE:2683 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,021.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Uoki Co ranks better than 91.18% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Uoki Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,214 Mil. Uoki Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,854 Mil. Therefore, Uoki Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 45.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Uoki Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2683'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.79 Med: 43.5 Max: 45.52
Current: 45.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Uoki Co was 45.52%. The lowest was 40.79%. And the median was 43.50%.
TSE:2683's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.18% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.055
vs TSE:2683: 45.52
Uoki Co had a gross margin of 45.60% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Uoki Co was 1.00% per year.
Uoki Co (TSE:2683) 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
Uoki Co had a gross margin of 45.60% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Uoki Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Uoki Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Uoki 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.
TSE:2683 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Uoki 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.
Uoki Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Uoki Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Uoki 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.
Uoki Co (TSE:2683) has a Gross Margin % of 45.60% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Uoki Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.50. Over the past decade, Uoki Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.79 to 45.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Uoki Co ranks #27 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Uoki Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Uoki Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.60% is near median its 10-year median of 43.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.79 to a high of 45.52. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Uoki Co's value of 45.60% is 89.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Uoki Co ranks #27 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Uoki Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uoki Co's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Uoki Co ranks #27 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Uoki Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Uoki Co's value of 45.60% is 89.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Uoki Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.79 to 45.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.50 vs. the industry median of 24.06, Uoki 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 24.06, 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. Uoki Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.60% is 89.6% 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 Uoki Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Uoki Co's current Gross Margin % is 45.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uoki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uoki Co (TSE:2683) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,021.45, compared to a current price of 円1,012.00 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.50 and 89.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.06. Uoki Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Uoki Co (TSE:2683), the current Gross Margin % is 45.60% as of Feb. 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 Uoki Co (TSE:2683) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uoki Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,012.00 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,021.45.
GuruFocus considers Uoki Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2683:
Gross Margin %: 45.60% (near median its 10-year median of 43.50)
GF Value™: 円1,021.45 vs. price of 円1,012.00 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#27 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2683 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Uoki Co Ltd is engaged in the retail of seafood products and the management of restaurants in Japan. It operates retail shops that offer fresh fish, sushi, and other prepared dishes. It is also involved in the operation of sushi bars and Japanese food restaurants.
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