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Arigatou Services CoTSE:3177 -3.37%75 Gross Margin % is 65.50% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 65.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:3177 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,743.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Arigatou Services Co ranks better than 91.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arigatou Services Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3177'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.23 Med: 65.09 Max: 65.77
Current: 65.65
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Arigatou Services Co was 65.77%. The lowest was 63.23%. And the median was 65.09%.
TSE:3177's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.37% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs TSE:3177: 65.65
Arigatou Services Co had a gross margin of 65.50% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arigatou Services Co was 0.90% per year.
Arigatou Services Co (TSE:3177) 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
Arigatou Services Co had a gross margin of 65.50% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Arigatou Services Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arigatou Services Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arigatou Services 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:3177 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Arigatou Services 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.
Arigatou Services Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Arigatou Services Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arigatou Services 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.
Arigatou Services Co (TSE:3177) has a Gross Margin % of 65.50% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arigatou Services Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.09. Over the past decade, Arigatou Services Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.23 to 65.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Arigatou Services Co ranks #96 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Arigatou Services Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Arigatou Services Co's current Gross Margin % of 65.50% is near median its 10-year median of 65.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.23 to a high of 65.77. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Arigatou Services Co's value of 65.50% is 80.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arigatou Services Co ranks #96 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arigatou Services Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arigatou Services Co's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Arigatou Services Co ranks #96 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arigatou Services Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Arigatou Services Co's value of 65.50% is 80.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Arigatou Services Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.23 to 65.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.09 vs. the industry median of 36.25, Arigatou Services 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 36.25, 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. Arigatou Services Co's current Gross Margin % of 65.50% is 80.7% 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 Arigatou Services Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arigatou Services Co's current Gross Margin % is 65.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arigatou Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arigatou Services Co (TSE:3177) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,743.69, compared to a current price of 円3,865.00 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 65.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.09 and 80.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Arigatou Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Arigatou Services Co (TSE:3177), the current Gross Margin % is 65.50% 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 Arigatou Services Co (TSE:3177) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arigatou Services Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,865.00 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,743.69.
GuruFocus considers Arigatou Services Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3177:
Gross Margin %: 65.50% (near median its 10-year median of 65.09)
GF Value™: 円3,743.69 vs. price of 円3,865.00 (3.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#96 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3177 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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