J Front Retailing CoTSE:3086 -1.20%75 Gross Margin % is 50.27% as of May. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 46.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:3086 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,013.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, J Front Retailing Co ranks better than 71.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for J Front Retailing Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3086'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.11 Med: 46.59 Max: 49.06
Current: 49.06
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of J Front Retailing Co was 49.06%. The lowest was 42.11%. And the median was 46.59%.
TSE:3086's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.88% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.37
vs TSE:3086: 49.06
J Front Retailing Co had a gross margin of 50.27% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for J Front Retailing Co was 2.70% per year.
J Front Retailing Co (TSE:3086) 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
J Front Retailing Co had a gross margin of 50.27% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
J Front Retailing Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
J Front Retailing Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J Front Retailing 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, J Front Retailing 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.
J Front Retailing Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, J Front Retailing Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J Front Retailing 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.
J Front Retailing Co (TSE:3086) has a Gross Margin % of 50.27% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on J Front Retailing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.59. Over the past decade, J Front Retailing Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.11 to 49.06. According to the industry distribution chart, J Front Retailing Co ranks #313 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is J Front Retailing Co's Gross Margin % too high?
J Front Retailing Co's current Gross Margin % of 50.27% is near median its 10-year median of 46.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.11 to a high of 49.06. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. J Front Retailing Co's value of 50.27% is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J Front Retailing Co ranks #313 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, J Front Retailing Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J Front Retailing Co's Gross Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, J Front Retailing Co ranks #313 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts J Front Retailing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. J Front Retailing Co's value of 50.27% is 38.2% above this benchmark. Historically, J Front Retailing Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.11 to 49.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.59 vs. the industry median of 36.37, J Front Retailing 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.37, based on 1,113 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. J Front Retailing Co's current Gross Margin % of 50.27% is 38.2% 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 J Front Retailing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J Front Retailing Co's current Gross Margin % is 50.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J Front Retailing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J Front Retailing Co (TSE:3086) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,013.04, compared to a current price of 円3,302.00 — trading 64% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.59 and 38.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.37. J Front Retailing Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 J Front Retailing Co (TSE:3086), the current Gross Margin % is 50.27% as of May. 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 J Front Retailing Co (TSE:3086) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J Front Retailing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,302.00 is trading 64% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,013.04.
GuruFocus considers J Front Retailing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3086:
Gross Margin %: 50.27% (near median its 10-year median of 46.59)
GF Value™: 円2,013.04 vs. price of 円3,302.00 (64% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#313 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3086 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J Front Retailing Co Ltd is a Japanese retail group. The company operates through four segments. The Department Store business sells clothing, household goods, groceries, and miscellaneous items. The Developer segment handles real estate development, sales, management, operations, and interior construction. The Payment and Financial Services segment issues and operates credit cards. The Shopping Center segment develops and manages shopping centers. The Others segment includes wholesale, parking, and leasing businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Department Store Business segment.
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