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Misawa & Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Misawa's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3169'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.21 Med: 57.89 Max: 61.45
Current: 50.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Misawa was 61.45%. The lowest was 49.21%. And the median was 57.89%.
TSE:3169's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 73.56% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs TSE:3169: 50.41
Misawa had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Misawa was -4.40% per year.
Misawa (TSE:3169) 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
Misawa had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Misawa Gross Margin % Related Terms
Misawa Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Misawa'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, Misawa'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.
Misawa Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Misawa's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Misawa'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.
Misawa (TSE:3169) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Misawa and its competitors. Over the past decade, Misawa's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.21 to 61.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Misawa ranks #294 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Misawa's Gross Margin % too high?
Misawa's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.21 to a high of 61.45. Based on the distribution chart, Misawa ranks #294 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Misawa has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Misawa's Gross Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Misawa ranks #294 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Misawa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Historically, Misawa's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.21 to 61.45 over the past decade. 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. 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 Misawa 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. Misawa's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Misawa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Misawa (TSE:3169) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円624.58, compared to a current price of 円653.00 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Misawa's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Misawa (TSE:3169), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jan. 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 Misawa (TSE:3169) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Misawa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円653.00 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円624.58.
GuruFocus considers Misawa to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3169:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円624.58 vs. price of 円653.00 (4.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3169 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Misawa & Co Ltd is a company mainly engaged in the planning and sale of furniture, fabric goods, interior goods, and miscellaneous goods. The company operates through two reportable segments: the Unico segment and the Food segment. The Unico segment is engaged in the planning and sales of furniture, fabrics, interior goods, and miscellaneous items. The Food segment operates restaurants that serve dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Unico segment.
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