HUB Co (TSE:3030) Gross Margin %: 70.51% (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3030 HUB Co Ltd TSE:3030
75 GF Score
Price 円834.00
GF Value 円939.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HUB Co Gross Margin %?

HUB Co TSE:3030 +0.24% 75 Gross Margin % is 70.51% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 71.41. GuruFocus rates TSE:3030 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円939.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Restaurants companies, HUB Co ranks better than 90.4% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. HUB Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,022 Mil. HUB Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,704 Mil. Therefore, HUB Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 70.51%.


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

TSE:3030' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 70.46   Med: 71.41   Max: 74.33
Current: 70.47


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of HUB Co was 74.33%. The lowest was 70.46%. And the median was 71.41%.

TSE:3030's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
90.4% of 354 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.685 vs TSE:3030: 70.47

HUB Co had a gross margin of 70.51% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HUB Co was -0.30% per year.


HUB Co  (TSE:3030) 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

HUB Co had a gross margin of 70.51% 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.


HUB Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


HUB Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HUB 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.

HUB Co Gross Margin % Chart

HUB Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 70.59 70.46 70.78 70.76 70.47

HUB Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 70.61 70.81 70.71 70.43 70.51

TSE:3030 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, HUB 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.


HUB Co Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HUB Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HUB Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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HUB Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

HUB Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Feb. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )
=8061.9 / 11440.915
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(11440.915 - 3379.023) / 11440.915
=70.47 %

HUB Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Feb. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=4021.6 / 5704.035
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5704.035 - 1682.387) / 5704.035
=70.51 %

* 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 70.51% mean?
HUB Co (TSE:3030) has a Gross Margin % of 70.51% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HUB Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 71.41. Over the past decade, HUB Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.46 to 74.33. According to the industry distribution chart, HUB Co ranks #34 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is HUB Co's Gross Margin % too high?
HUB Co's current Gross Margin % of 70.51% is near median its 10-year median of 71.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.46 to a high of 74.33. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. HUB Co's value of 70.51% is 54.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HUB Co ranks #34 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HUB Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HUB Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HUB Co ranks #34 out of 354 companies for Gross Margin %. This places HUB Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. HUB Co's value of 70.51% is 54.3% above this benchmark. Historically, HUB Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.46 to 74.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.41 vs. the industry median of 45.69, HUB 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. HUB Co's current Gross Margin % of 70.51% is 54.3% 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 HUB 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. HUB Co's current Gross Margin % is 70.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 71.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HUB Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HUB Co (TSE:3030) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円939.44, compared to a current price of 円834.00 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 70.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 71.41 and 54.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.69. HUB Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 HUB Co (TSE:3030), the current Gross Margin % is 70.51% 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 HUB Co (TSE:3030) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HUB Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円834.00 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円939.44. GuruFocus considers HUB Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3030:

  • Gross Margin %: 70.51% (near median its 10-year median of 71.41)
  • GF Value™: 円939.44 vs. price of 円834.00 (11.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.3% above the Restaurants median (#34 of 354)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HUB Co Business Description

Address Sotokanda 3-chome, 14-10 Akihabara HF Building 7th floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN
HUB Co Ltd is a Japan based company engages in the operation of British pub business. The pubs serve beers, cocktails, wines and whiskeys, British-styled home cooked food such as fish and chips, and other original menu.
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