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Oomitsu CoTSE:3160 64 Gross Margin % is 18.10% as of May. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 19.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:3160 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円662.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Oomitsu Co ranks worse than 67.21% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Oomitsu Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was 円7,546 Mil. Oomitsu Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was 円41,678 Mil. Therefore, Oomitsu Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 18.10%.
Warning Sign:
Oomitsu Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oomitsu Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3160'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.41 Med: 19.16 Max: 20.24
Current: 18.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Oomitsu Co was 20.24%. The lowest was 18.41%. And the median was 19.16%.
TSE:3160's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.21% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.2
vs TSE:3160: 18.41
Oomitsu Co had a gross margin of 18.10% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Oomitsu Co was -1.50% per year.
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
Oomitsu Co had a gross margin of 18.10% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Oomitsu Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Oomitsu Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oomitsu 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:3160 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Oomitsu 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.
Oomitsu Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Oomitsu Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oomitsu 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.
Oomitsu Co (TSE:3160) has a Gross Margin % of 18.10% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oomitsu Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.16. Over the past decade, Oomitsu Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.41 to 20.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Oomitsu Co ranks #205 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Oomitsu Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Oomitsu Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.10% is near median its 10-year median of 19.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.41 to a high of 20.24. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.20. Oomitsu Co's value of 18.10% is 25.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oomitsu Co ranks #205 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Oomitsu Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oomitsu Co's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Oomitsu Co ranks #205 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Oomitsu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.20. Oomitsu Co's value of 18.10% is 25.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Oomitsu Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.41 to 20.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.16 vs. the industry median of 24.20, Oomitsu 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.20, based on 305 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. Oomitsu Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.10% is 25.2% 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 Oomitsu Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oomitsu Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oomitsu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oomitsu Co (TSE:3160) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円662.74, compared to a current price of 円580.00 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.16 and 25.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.20. Oomitsu Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Oomitsu Co (TSE:3160), the current Gross Margin % is 18.10% 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 Oomitsu Co (TSE:3160) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oomitsu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円580.00 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円662.74.
GuruFocus considers Oomitsu Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3160:
Gross Margin %: 18.10% (near median its 10-year median of 19.16)
GF Value™: 円662.74 vs. price of 円580.00 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#205 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oomitsu Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in food distribution and wholesale services. The company operates through three main business segments: the Food Trading Business, which supplies food products to supermarkets, hotels, and restaurants; the Amica Business, which focuses on cash-and-carry wholesale sales of products to small retailers and restaurants; and the Seafood Products Business, which engages in the wholesale of marine products, particularly shellfish, and also handles sales of professional kitchen supplies. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Food Trading Business.
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