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Suminoe CoTSE:3501 -1.05%56 Gross Margin % is 20.47% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 20.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:3501 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,223.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Suminoe Co ranks worse than 62.71% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Suminoe Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,348 Mil. Suminoe Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円26,129 Mil. Therefore, Suminoe Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 20.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Suminoe Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3501'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.66 Med: 20.63 Max: 21.53
Current: 20.72
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Suminoe Co was 21.53%. The lowest was 19.66%. And the median was 20.63%.
TSE:3501's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.71% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53
vs TSE:3501: 20.72
Suminoe Co had a gross margin of 20.47% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Suminoe Co was 0.00% per year.
Suminoe Co (TSE:3501) 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
Suminoe Co had a gross margin of 20.47% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Suminoe Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Suminoe Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Suminoe 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Suminoe 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.
Suminoe Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Suminoe Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suminoe 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.
Suminoe Co (TSE:3501) has a Gross Margin % of 20.47% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Suminoe Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.63. Over the past decade, Suminoe Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.66 to 21.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Suminoe Co ranks #644 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Suminoe Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Suminoe Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.47% is near median its 10-year median of 20.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.66 to a high of 21.53. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Suminoe Co's value of 20.47% is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suminoe Co ranks #644 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Suminoe Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suminoe Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Suminoe Co ranks #644 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Suminoe Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Suminoe Co's value of 20.47% is 28.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Suminoe Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.66 to 21.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.63 vs. the industry median of 28.53, Suminoe Co has consistently been below 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.53, based on 1,027 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. Suminoe Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.47% is 28.3% below 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 Suminoe Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suminoe Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suminoe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suminoe Co (TSE:3501) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,223.61, compared to a current price of 円1,127.00 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.63 and 28.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Suminoe Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Suminoe Co (TSE:3501), the current Gross Margin % is 20.47% 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 Suminoe Co (TSE:3501) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suminoe Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,127.00 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,223.61.
GuruFocus considers Suminoe Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3501:
Gross Margin %: 20.47% (near median its 10-year median of 20.63)
GF Value™: 円1,223.61 vs. price of 円1,127.00 (7.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#644 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3501 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Suminoe Co Ltd is a textile company based in Japan. The company is engaged in the following business segment which includes Interior Fittings Segment(Carpets, curtains, wallpaper, flooring materials, etc.). Automotive Textiles and Traffic Facilities Segment (Interior and exterior materials for automobiles, buses, trains, etc.), and Functional Materials Segment (Electric carpets, deodorization-related products, interior materials for aircraft, etc.).
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