Living House Co (TSE:361A) Gross Margin %: 50.70% (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:361A Living House Co Ltd TSE:361A
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What is Living House Co Gross Margin %?

Living House Co TSE:361A 7 Gross Margin % is 50.70% as of Feb. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 51.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:361A with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Living House Co ranks better than 88.28% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Living House Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,653 Mil. Living House Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,260 Mil. Therefore, Living House Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 50.70%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Living House Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:361A' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.74   Med: 51.58   Max: 52.26
Current: 50.74


During the past 3 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Living House Co was 52.26%. The lowest was 50.74%. And the median was 51.58%.

TSE:361A's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
88.28% of 418 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 28.83 vs TSE:361A: 50.74

Living House Co had a gross margin of 50.70% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Living House Co was 0.00% per year.


Living House Co  (TSE:361A) 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

Living House Co had a gross margin of 50.70% 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.


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Living House Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Living House 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.

Living House Co Gross Margin % Chart

Living House Co Annual Data
Trend Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Gross Margin %
52.26 51.58 50.74

Living House Co Semi-Annual Data
Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Gross Margin % 0.00 52.16 51.00 50.78 50.70

TSE:361A vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Living House 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.


Living House Co Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Living House Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Living House Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Living House Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Living House Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Feb. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )
=3110.2 / 6129.449
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(6129.449 - 3019.288) / 6129.449
=50.74 %

Living House Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Feb. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=1653.1 / 3260.382
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(3260.382 - 1607.265) / 3260.382
=50.70 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 50.70% mean?
Living House Co (TSE:361A) has a Gross Margin % of 50.70% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Living House Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.58. Over the past decade, Living House Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.74 to 52.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Living House Co ranks #49 out of 418 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Living House Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Living House Co's current Gross Margin % of 50.70% is near median its 10-year median of 51.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.74 to a high of 52.26. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 28.83. Living House Co's value of 50.70% is 75.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Living House Co ranks #49 out of 418 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Living House Co has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Living House Co's Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Living House Co ranks #49 out of 418 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Living House Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.83. Living House Co's value of 50.70% is 75.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Living House Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.74 to 52.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.58 vs. the industry median of 28.83, Living House 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 28.83, based on 418 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. Living House Co's current Gross Margin % of 50.70% is 75.9% 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 Living House Co and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Living House Co's current Gross Margin % is 50.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Living House Co stock overvalued right now?
Living House Co (TSE:361A) has a current Gross Margin % of 50.70%. The current Gross Margin % is 50.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.58 and 75.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 28.83. Living House Co's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 4 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 Living House Co (TSE:361A), the current Gross Margin % is 50.70% 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.

Living House Co Business Description

Address 2-10-8 Minamihorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, JPN, 550-0015
Living House Co Ltd is a Home furnishings retailer and wholesaler. It is engaged in planning and sales of domestic and international furniture, interior design, custom-made furniture, and system storage.
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