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Garden CoTSE:274A +0.88%15 Gross Margin % is 69.06% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 69.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:274A with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Restaurants companies, Garden Co ranks better than 88.42% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Garden Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円6,265 Mil. Garden Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円9,072 Mil. Therefore, Garden Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 69.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Garden Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:274A'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.09 Med: 69.58 Max: 70.84
Current: 69.4
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Garden Co was 70.84%. The lowest was 69.09%. And the median was 69.58%.
TSE:274A's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.42% of 354
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.685
vs TSE:274A: 69.40
Garden Co had a gross margin of 69.06% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Garden Co was 0.00% per year.
Garden Co (TSE:274A) 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
Garden Co had a gross margin of 69.06% 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.
Garden Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Garden Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Garden 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:274A vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Garden 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.
Garden Co Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Garden Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Garden 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.
Garden Co (TSE:274A) has a Gross Margin % of 69.06% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Garden Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.58. Over the past decade, Garden Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.09 to 70.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Garden Co ranks #41 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Garden Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Garden Co's current Gross Margin % of 69.06% is near median its 10-year median of 69.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.09 to a high of 70.84. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Garden Co's value of 69.06% is 51.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Garden Co ranks #41 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Garden Co has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garden Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Garden Co ranks #41 out of 354 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Garden Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Garden Co's value of 69.06% is 51.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Garden Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.09 to 70.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.58 vs. the industry median of 45.69, Garden 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.69, based on 354 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. Garden Co's current Gross Margin % of 69.06% is 51.2% 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 Garden Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Garden Co's current Gross Margin % is 69.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garden Co stock overvalued right now?
Garden Co (TSE:274A) has a current Gross Margin % of 69.06%. The current Gross Margin % is 69.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.58 and 51.2% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.69. Garden Co's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 Garden Co (TSE:274A), the current Gross Margin % is 69.06% 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.
Garden Co Ltd is engaged in restaurant operations, including brands such as Ichikakuya and Yamashita Honki Udon, and utilizing merger & Acquisition strategies to expand portfolio.
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