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Skylark Holdings CoTSE:3197 -2.08%82 Gross Margin % is 66.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 68.77. GuruFocus rates TSE:3197 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,066.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Restaurants companies, Skylark Holdings Co ranks better than 82.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Skylark Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3197'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.58 Med: 68.77 Max: 69.97
Current: 66.58
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Skylark Holdings Co was 69.97%. The lowest was 66.58%. And the median was 68.77%.
TSE:3197's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.49% of 354
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.685
vs TSE:3197: 66.58
Skylark Holdings Co had a gross margin of 66.43% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Skylark Holdings Co was -0.60% per year.
Skylark Holdings Co (TSE:3197) 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
Skylark Holdings Co had a gross margin of 66.43% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Skylark Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Skylark Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Skylark Holdings 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:3197 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Skylark Holdings 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.
Skylark Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Skylark Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Skylark Holdings 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.
Skylark Holdings Co (TSE:3197) has a Gross Margin % of 66.43% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Skylark Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 68.77. Over the past decade, Skylark Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.58 to 69.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Skylark Holdings Co ranks #62 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Skylark Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Skylark Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 66.43% is near median its 10-year median of 68.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.58 to a high of 69.97. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Skylark Holdings Co's value of 66.43% is 45.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Skylark Holdings Co ranks #62 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Skylark Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Skylark Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Skylark Holdings Co ranks #62 out of 354 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Skylark Holdings Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Skylark Holdings Co's value of 66.43% is 45.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Skylark Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.58 to 69.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.77 vs. the industry median of 45.69, Skylark Holdings 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.69, based on 354 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. Skylark Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 66.43% is 45.4% 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 Skylark Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Skylark Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 66.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 68.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Skylark Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skylark Holdings Co (TSE:3197) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,066.33, compared to a current price of 円2,946.50 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 68.77 and 45.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.69. Skylark Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Skylark Holdings Co (TSE:3197), the current Gross Margin % is 66.43% as of Mar. 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 Skylark Holdings Co (TSE:3197) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skylark Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,946.50 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,066.33.
GuruFocus considers Skylark Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3197:
Gross Margin %: 66.43% (near median its 10-year median of 68.77)
GF Value™: 円3,066.33 vs. price of 円2,946.50 (3.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.4% above the Restaurants median (#62 of 354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Skylark Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the restaurant business through its group of brands, including Gusto, Bamiyan, Shabu-Yo, Jonathan's, Yumean, Steak Gusto, and Sukesan. The company operates a single reportable segment, the Restaurant Business, which provides table service to general consumers through various restaurant formats. The business involves sourcing, cooking, and delivering ingredients to stores, maintaining similar economic characteristics across its operations.
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