Maruchiyo YamaokayaTSE:3399 -1.31%73 Gross Margin % is 69.32% as of Jan. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 73.42. GuruFocus rates TSE:3399 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,847.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya ranks better than 88.24% on this metric.
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
Maruchiyo Yamaokaya had a gross margin of 69.32% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Maruchiyo Yamaokaya Gross Margin % Related Terms
Maruchiyo Yamaokaya Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maruchiyo Yamaokaya'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:3399 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya'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.
Maruchiyo Yamaokaya Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maruchiyo Yamaokaya'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.
Maruchiyo Yamaokaya (TSE:3399) has a Gross Margin % of 69.32% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maruchiyo Yamaokaya and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.42. Over the past decade, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.47 to 74.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya ranks #42 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's Gross Margin % too high?
Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's current Gross Margin % of 69.32% is near median its 10-year median of 73.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.47 to a high of 74.65. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's value of 69.32% is 51.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya ranks #42 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya ranks #42 out of 357 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Maruchiyo Yamaokaya in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's value of 69.32% is 51.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.47 to 74.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.42 vs. the industry median of 45.71, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya 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 45.71, based on 357 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. Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's current Gross Margin % of 69.32% is 51.7% 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 Maruchiyo Yamaokaya and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's current Gross Margin % is 69.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruchiyo Yamaokaya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya (TSE:3399) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,847.91, compared to a current price of 円3,385.00 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.42 and 51.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.71. Maruchiyo Yamaokaya's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Maruchiyo Yamaokaya (TSE:3399), the current Gross Margin % is 69.32% 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 Maruchiyo Yamaokaya (TSE:3399) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruchiyo Yamaokaya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,385.00 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,847.91.
GuruFocus considers Maruchiyo Yamaokaya to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3399:
Gross Margin %: 69.32% (near median its 10-year median of 73.42)
GF Value™: 円2,847.91 vs. price of 円3,385.00 (18.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.7% above the Restaurants median (#42 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3399 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maruchiyo Yamaokaya Corp is engaged in operating a direct chain ramen noodle restaurants called Ramen Yamaokaya mainly in Hokkaido and Kanto area. It has more than twenty-five types of regular menu. Its menu includes soy sauce, miso, salt, special miso, spicy miso, Premium soy sauce, and premium salt.
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