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4Cs HD CoTSE:3726 +1.36%58 Gross Margin % is 69.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 67.99. GuruFocus rates TSE:3726 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円384.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, 4Cs HD Co ranks better than 93.44% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. 4Cs HD Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円349 Mil. 4Cs HD Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円505 Mil. Therefore, 4Cs HD Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 69.18%.
Warning Sign:
4Cs HD Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for 4Cs HD Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3726'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48 Med: 67.99 Max: 76.1
Current: 69.48
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of 4Cs HD Co was 76.10%. The lowest was 48.00%. And the median was 67.99%.
TSE:3726's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.44% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs TSE:3726: 69.48
4Cs HD Co had a gross margin of 69.18% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for 4Cs HD Co was -1.40% per year.
4Cs HD Co (TSE:3726) 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
4Cs HD Co had a gross margin of 69.18% 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.
4Cs HD Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
4Cs HD Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 4Cs HD 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:3726 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, 4Cs HD 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.
4Cs HD Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, 4Cs HD Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 4Cs HD 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.
4Cs HD Co (TSE:3726) has a Gross Margin % of 69.18% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on 4Cs HD Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.99. Over the past decade, 4Cs HD Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.00 to 76.10. According to the industry distribution chart, 4Cs HD Co ranks #73 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is 4Cs HD Co's Gross Margin % too high?
4Cs HD Co's current Gross Margin % of 69.18% is near median its 10-year median of 67.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.00 to a high of 76.10. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. 4Cs HD Co's value of 69.18% is 90.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 4Cs HD Co ranks #73 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 4Cs HD Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 4Cs HD Co's Gross Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, 4Cs HD Co ranks #73 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places 4Cs HD Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. 4Cs HD Co's value of 69.18% is 90.8% above this benchmark. Historically, 4Cs HD Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.00 to 76.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.99 vs. the industry median of 36.25, 4Cs HD 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.25, based on 1,113 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. 4Cs HD Co's current Gross Margin % of 69.18% is 90.8% 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 4Cs HD Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 4Cs HD Co's current Gross Margin % is 69.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4Cs HD Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4Cs HD Co (TSE:3726) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円384.24, compared to a current price of 円372.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.99 and 90.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. 4Cs HD Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 4Cs HD Co (TSE:3726), the current Gross Margin % is 69.18% 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 4Cs HD Co (TSE:3726) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4Cs HD Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円372.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円384.24.
GuruFocus considers 4Cs HD Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3726:
Gross Margin %: 69.18% (near median its 10-year median of 67.99)
GF Value™: 円384.24 vs. price of 円372.00 (3.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#73 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3726 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
4Cs HD Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the online sale of basic cosmetic products, base and makeup products and healthy food products. Products offered by the company include water cleasing gel. foaming net, natural soap, Hadarifuto essence oil, beauty lotion, aging care cream, whitening cream, face mask, foundation, face powder, mascara, body cream, lip cream, hand cream, and supplements. It sells skin care products under the name NANO ACQUA & base makeup products under the name ACQUA FAIRY, and health food products under brand BE ACQUA.
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