Gfoot CoTSE:2686 50 Gross Margin % is 41.22% as of Feb. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 44.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:2686 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円250.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Gfoot Co ranks better than 61.55% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Gfoot Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円11,306 Mil. Gfoot Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円27,431 Mil. Therefore, Gfoot Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 41.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gfoot Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2686'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.13 Med: 44.01 Max: 47.76
Current: 42.81
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gfoot Co was 47.76%. The lowest was 35.13%. And the median was 44.01%.
TSE:2686's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.55% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.37
vs TSE:2686: 42.81
Gfoot Co had a gross margin of 41.22% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gfoot Co was 3.70% per year.
Gfoot Co (TSE:2686) 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
Gfoot Co had a gross margin of 41.22% 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.
Gfoot Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gfoot Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gfoot 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:2686 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Gfoot 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.
Gfoot Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gfoot Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gfoot 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.
Gfoot Co (TSE:2686) has a Gross Margin % of 41.22% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gfoot Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.01. Over the past decade, Gfoot Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.13 to 47.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Gfoot Co ranks #428 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Gfoot Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Gfoot Co's current Gross Margin % of 41.22% is near median its 10-year median of 44.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.13 to a high of 47.76. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Gfoot Co's value of 41.22% is 13.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gfoot Co ranks #428 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gfoot Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gfoot Co's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Gfoot Co ranks #428 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Gfoot Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Gfoot Co's value of 41.22% is 13.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gfoot Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.13 to 47.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.01 vs. the industry median of 36.37, Gfoot 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 1,113 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. Gfoot Co's current Gross Margin % of 41.22% is 13.3% 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 Gfoot 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. Gfoot Co's current Gross Margin % is 41.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gfoot Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gfoot Co (TSE:2686) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円250.72, compared to a current price of 円297.00 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.01 and 13.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.37. Gfoot Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Gfoot Co (TSE:2686), the current Gross Margin % is 41.22% 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 Gfoot Co (TSE:2686) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gfoot Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円297.00 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円250.72.
GuruFocus considers Gfoot Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2686:
Gross Margin %: 41.22% (near median its 10-year median of 44.01)
GF Value™: 円250.72 vs. price of 円297.00 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#428 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gfoot Co Ltd operates a shoe store chain. It offers sports shoes, children shoes, athletic shoes and women and men shoes. The company also provides shoe repair supplies and services. It sells its products under the brand name Asbee, Green box, heal me, Asbie Kids, and others.
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