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Daisho CoTSE:2816 +0.21%53 Gross Margin % is 35.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 40.92. GuruFocus rates TSE:2816 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,543.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Daisho Co ranks better than 80.39% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Daisho Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,402 Mil. Daisho Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円15,084 Mil. Therefore, Daisho Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.81%.
Warning Sign:
Daisho Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daisho Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2816'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.39 Med: 40.92 Max: 41.49
Current: 36.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Daisho Co was 41.49%. The lowest was 36.39%. And the median was 40.92%.
TSE:2816's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.39% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.055
vs TSE:2816: 36.39
Daisho Co had a gross margin of 35.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Daisho Co was -2.50% per year.
Daisho Co (TSE:2816) 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
Daisho Co had a gross margin of 35.81% 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.
Daisho Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Daisho Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daisho 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:2816 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Daisho 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.
Daisho Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Daisho Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daisho 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.
Daisho Co (TSE:2816) has a Gross Margin % of 35.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daisho Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 40.92. Over the past decade, Daisho Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.39 to 41.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #60 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Daisho Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Daisho Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.81% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 40.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.39 to a high of 41.49. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Daisho Co's value of 35.81% is 48.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #60 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daisho Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daisho Co's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #60 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Daisho Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Daisho Co's value of 35.81% is 48.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Daisho Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.39 to 41.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.92 vs. the industry median of 24.06, Daisho 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. Daisho Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.81% is 48.9% 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 Daisho 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. Daisho Co's current Gross Margin % is 35.81%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 40.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daisho Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisho Co (TSE:2816) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,543.33, compared to a current price of 円1,410.00 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.81%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 40.92 and 48.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.06. Daisho Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Daisho Co (TSE:2816), the current Gross Margin % is 35.81% 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 Daisho Co (TSE:2816) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisho Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,410.00 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,543.33.
GuruFocus considers Daisho Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2816:
Gross Margin %: 35.81% (12% below median its 10-year median of 40.92)
GF Value™: 円1,543.33 vs. price of 円1,410.00 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#60 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2816 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daisho Co Ltd is engaged in production and sales of dipping sauce, soup and seasoning powder ingredients. The company's products are divided into Retail products and Foodservice products. Retail products consist of green vegetable juice, meat, salt and pepper, and others, and Foodservice products comprise of Chubo-Ou Karaage mix, Yakiniku Dori Garlic and Soy, and others.
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