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Jichodo CoTSE:3597 -0.11%64 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:3597 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,082.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Jichodo Co ranks better than 53.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jichodo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3597'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.17 Med: 32.76 Max: 34.92
Current: 30.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Jichodo Co was 34.92%. The lowest was 29.17%. And the median was 32.76%.
TSE:3597's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.61% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.435
vs TSE:3597: 30.53
Jichodo Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jichodo Co was 1.30% per year.
Jichodo Co (TSE:3597) 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
Jichodo Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Jichodo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jichodo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jichodo 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:3597 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Jichodo 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.
Jichodo Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jichodo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jichodo 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.
Jichodo Co (TSE:3597) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jichodo Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Jichodo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.17 to 34.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Jichodo Co ranks #475 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Jichodo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Jichodo Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.17 to a high of 34.92. Based on the distribution chart, Jichodo Co ranks #475 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jichodo Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jichodo Co's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Jichodo Co ranks #475 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Jichodo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.44. Historically, Jichodo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.17 to 34.92 over the past decade. 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 28.44, based on 1,024 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. 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 Jichodo Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jichodo Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jichodo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jichodo Co (TSE:3597) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,082.74, compared to a current price of 円8,790.00 — trading 44.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Jichodo Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Jichodo Co (TSE:3597), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Jichodo Co (TSE:3597) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jichodo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円8,790.00 is trading 44.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,082.74.
GuruFocus considers Jichodo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3597:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円6,082.74 vs. price of 円8,790.00 (44.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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