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Star seeds CoTSE:3083 +1.60%49 Gross Margin % is 29.84% as of Feb. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 46.66. GuruFocus rates TSE:3083 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円629.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, Star seeds Co ranks worse than 52.07% on this metric.
Star seeds Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star seeds Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3083'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.98 Med: 46.66 Max: 57.49
Current: 34.98
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Star seeds Co was 57.49%. The lowest was 34.98%. And the median was 46.66%.
TSE:3083's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.07% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs TSE:3083: 34.98
Star seeds Co had a gross margin of 29.84% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Star seeds Co was -4.00% per year.
Star seeds Co (TSE:3083) 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
Star seeds Co had a gross margin of 29.84% 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.
Star seeds Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Star seeds Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star seeds 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:3083 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Star seeds 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.
Star seeds Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Star seeds Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star seeds 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.
Star seeds Co (TSE:3083) has a Gross Margin % of 29.84% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Star seeds Co and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 46.66. Over the past decade, Star seeds Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.98 to 57.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Star seeds Co ranks #579 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Star seeds Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Star seeds Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.84% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 46.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.98 to a high of 57.49. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Star seeds Co's value of 29.84% is 17.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star seeds Co ranks #579 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Star seeds Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star seeds Co's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Star seeds Co ranks #579 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Star seeds Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Star seeds Co's value of 29.84% is 17.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Star seeds Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.98 to 57.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.66 vs. the industry median of 36.24, Star seeds Co has consistently been below 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.24, based on 1,112 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. Star seeds Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.84% is 17.7% below 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 Star seeds Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star seeds Co's current Gross Margin % is 29.84%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 46.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star seeds Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star seeds Co (TSE:3083) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円629.62, compared to a current price of 円1,015.00 — trading 61.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.84%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 46.66 and 17.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.24. Star seeds Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Star seeds Co (TSE:3083), the current Gross Margin % is 29.84% 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 Star seeds Co (TSE:3083) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star seeds Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,015.00 is trading 61.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円629.62.
GuruFocus considers Star seeds Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3083:
Gross Margin %: 29.84% (36% below median its 10-year median of 46.66)
GF Value™: 円629.62 vs. price of 円1,015.00 (61.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#579 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3083 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star seeds Co Ltd operates as a retail specialty shop. Its stores offer blouson products, cut and sewn/knit products, shirts, bottoms, and accessories/miscellaneous goods. Its merchandise includes sweaters, pants, jackets, accessories, and other casual wear.
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