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Jason CoTSE:3080 -0.13%65 Gross Margin % is 25.89% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 26.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:3080 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円639.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Jason Co ranks better than 58.5% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Jason Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,546 Mil. Jason Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円13,696 Mil. Therefore, Jason Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 25.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jason Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3080'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.74 Med: 26.22 Max: 26.94
Current: 25.93
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Jason Co was 26.94%. The lowest was 25.74%. And the median was 26.22%.
TSE:3080's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.5% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.055
vs TSE:3080: 25.93
Jason Co had a gross margin of 25.89% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jason Co was -0.80% per year.
Jason Co (TSE:3080) 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
Jason Co had a gross margin of 25.89% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Jason Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jason Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jason 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:3080 vs WMT, COST, TGT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Jason 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.
Jason Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jason Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jason 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.
Jason Co (TSE:3080) has a Gross Margin % of 25.89% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jason Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.22. Over the past decade, Jason Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.74 to 26.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Jason Co ranks #127 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Jason Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Jason Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.89% is near median its 10-year median of 26.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.74 to a high of 26.94. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Jason Co's value of 25.89% is 7.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jason Co ranks #127 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jason Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jason Co's Gross Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Jason Co ranks #127 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Jason Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Jason Co's value of 25.89% is 7.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Jason Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.74 to 26.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.22 vs. the industry median of 24.06, Jason 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. Jason Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.89% is 7.6% 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 Jason 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. Jason Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jason Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jason Co (TSE:3080) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円639.14, compared to a current price of 円770.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.22 and 7.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.06. Jason Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Jason Co (TSE:3080), the current Gross Margin % is 25.89% 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 Jason Co (TSE:3080) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jason Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円770.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円639.14.
GuruFocus considers Jason Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3080:
Gross Margin %: 25.89% (near median its 10-year median of 26.22)
GF Value™: 円639.14 vs. price of 円770.00 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#127 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jason Co Ltd is engaged in comprehensive retailing of household necessities. It operates discount stores. The company sells clothing and interior, household goods, foodstuffs in general, processed meat, general alcoholic beverages, stationery, pet supplies, baby supplies, cosmetics, watches, gardening products. Its subsidiaries are engaged in procurement of goods to supplement operations.
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