Hiraki Co (TSE:3059) Gross Margin %: 45.26% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3059 Hiraki Co Ltd TSE:3059
53 GF Score
Price 円715.00
GF Value 円810.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hiraki Co Gross Margin %?

Hiraki Co TSE:3059 +0.70% 53 Gross Margin % is 45.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 45.49. GuruFocus rates TSE:3059 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円810.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hiraki Co ranks better than 70.01% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hiraki Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,613 Mil. Hiraki Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,773 Mil. Therefore, Hiraki Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.26%.

Warning Sign:

Hiraki Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.4%.


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

TSE:3059' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.16   Med: 45.49   Max: 48.61
Current: 44.45


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Hiraki Co was 48.61%. The lowest was 43.16%. And the median was 45.49%.

TSE:3059's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
70.01% of 1027 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53 vs TSE:3059: 44.45

Hiraki Co had a gross margin of 45.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hiraki Co was -1.40% per year.


Hiraki Co  (TSE:3059) 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

Hiraki Co had a gross margin of 45.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.


Hiraki Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Hiraki Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hiraki 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.

Hiraki Co Gross Margin % Chart

Hiraki Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
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Hiraki Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 45.54 45.43 44.89 43.68 45.26

TSE:3059 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Hiraki 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.


Hiraki Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hiraki Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hiraki Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

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

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=5287.6 / 11895.863
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(11895.863 - 6608.265) / 11895.863
=44.45 %

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


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2612.8 / 5772.504
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5772.504 - 3159.67) / 5772.504
=45.26 %

* 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 45.26% mean?
Hiraki Co (TSE:3059) has a Gross Margin % of 45.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hiraki Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.49. Over the past decade, Hiraki Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.16 to 48.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiraki Co ranks #308 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Hiraki Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hiraki Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.26% is near median its 10-year median of 45.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.16 to a high of 48.61. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Hiraki Co's value of 45.26% is 58.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiraki Co ranks #308 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hiraki Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiraki Co's Gross Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hiraki Co ranks #308 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hiraki Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Hiraki Co's value of 45.26% is 58.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hiraki Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.16 to 48.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.49 vs. the industry median of 28.53, Hiraki 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.53, based on 1,027 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. Hiraki Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.26% is 58.6% 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 Hiraki Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiraki Co's current Gross Margin % is 45.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiraki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiraki Co (TSE:3059) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円810.08, compared to a current price of 円715.00 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.49 and 58.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Hiraki Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Hiraki Co (TSE:3059), the current Gross Margin % is 45.26% 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 Hiraki Co (TSE:3059) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiraki Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円715.00 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円810.08. GuruFocus considers Hiraki Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3059:

  • Gross Margin %: 45.26% (near median its 10-year median of 45.49)
  • GF Value™: 円810.08 vs. price of 円715.00 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#308 of 1027)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3059 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hiraki Co Business Description

Address 556 Fukuyoshi, Nonaka, Iwaoka-cho, Nishi-ku, Kobe, JPN, 651-2494
Hiraki Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the mail-order sale, discount sale, and wholesale of shoes, footwear, clothing, and sundries.
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