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KAITORI OKOKU CoTSE:3181 -1.49%75 Gross Margin % is 51.04% as of Feb. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 53.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:3181 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,142.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, KAITORI OKOKU Co ranks better than 75.38% on this metric.
KAITORI OKOKU Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KAITORI OKOKU Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3181'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.39 Med: 53.38 Max: 55.51
Current: 51.9
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of KAITORI OKOKU Co was 55.51%. The lowest was 51.39%. And the median was 53.38%.
TSE:3181's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.38% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs TSE:3181: 51.90
KAITORI OKOKU Co had a gross margin of 51.04% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KAITORI OKOKU Co was -1.40% per year.
KAITORI OKOKU Co (TSE:3181) 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
KAITORI OKOKU Co had a gross margin of 51.04% 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.
KAITORI OKOKU Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
KAITORI OKOKU Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KAITORI OKOKU 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:3181 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, KAITORI OKOKU 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.
KAITORI OKOKU Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KAITORI OKOKU Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAITORI OKOKU 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.
KAITORI OKOKU Co (TSE:3181) has a Gross Margin % of 51.04% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KAITORI OKOKU Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.38. Over the past decade, KAITORI OKOKU Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.39 to 55.51. According to the industry distribution chart, KAITORI OKOKU Co ranks #274 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is KAITORI OKOKU Co's Gross Margin % too high?
KAITORI OKOKU Co's current Gross Margin % of 51.04% is near median its 10-year median of 53.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.39 to a high of 55.51. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. KAITORI OKOKU Co's value of 51.04% is 40.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAITORI OKOKU Co ranks #274 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KAITORI OKOKU Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAITORI OKOKU Co's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, KAITORI OKOKU Co ranks #274 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KAITORI OKOKU Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. KAITORI OKOKU Co's value of 51.04% is 40.8% above this benchmark. Historically, KAITORI OKOKU Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.39 to 55.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.38 vs. the industry median of 36.25, KAITORI OKOKU 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. KAITORI OKOKU Co's current Gross Margin % of 51.04% is 40.8% 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 KAITORI OKOKU 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. KAITORI OKOKU Co's current Gross Margin % is 51.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAITORI OKOKU Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAITORI OKOKU Co (TSE:3181) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,142.94, compared to a current price of 円989.00 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.38 and 40.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. KAITORI OKOKU Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 KAITORI OKOKU Co (TSE:3181), the current Gross Margin % is 51.04% 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 KAITORI OKOKU Co (TSE:3181) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAITORI OKOKU Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円989.00 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,142.94.
GuruFocus considers KAITORI OKOKU Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3181:
Gross Margin %: 51.04% (near median its 10-year median of 53.38)
GF Value™: 円1,142.94 vs. price of 円989.00 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#274 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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