CreemaTSE:4017 -0.49%57 Gross Margin % is 79.97% as of Feb. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 85.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:4017 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円304.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Creema ranks better than 97.39% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Creema's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,040 Mil. Creema's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,301 Mil. Therefore, Creema's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 79.97%.
Warning Sign:
Creema Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Creema's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4017'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 76.33 Med: 85.4 Max: 99.75
Current: 79.68
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Creema was 99.75%. The lowest was 76.33%. And the median was 85.40%.
TSE:4017's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.39% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.37
vs TSE:4017: 79.68
Creema had a gross margin of 79.97% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Creema was -4.80% per year.
Creema (TSE:4017) 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
Creema had a gross margin of 79.97% 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.
Creema Gross Margin % Related Terms
Creema Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creema'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:4017 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Creema'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.
Creema Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Creema's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creema'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.
Creema (TSE:4017) has a Gross Margin % of 79.97% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Creema and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 85.40. Over the past decade, Creema's Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.33 to 99.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Creema ranks #29 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Creema's Gross Margin % too high?
Creema's current Gross Margin % of 79.97% is near median its 10-year median of 85.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.33 to a high of 99.75. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Creema's value of 79.97% is 119.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creema ranks #29 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creema has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creema's Gross Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Creema ranks #29 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Creema in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Creema's value of 79.97% is 119.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Creema's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.33 to 99.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 85.40 vs. the industry median of 36.37, Creema 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 36.37, 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. Creema's current Gross Margin % of 79.97% is 119.9% 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 Creema and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creema's current Gross Margin % is 79.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 85.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creema stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creema (TSE:4017) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円304.85, compared to a current price of 円204.00 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 79.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 85.40 and 119.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.37. Creema's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Creema (TSE:4017), the current Gross Margin % is 79.97% 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 Creema (TSE:4017) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creema stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円204.00 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円304.85.
GuruFocus considers Creema to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4017:
Gross Margin %: 79.97% (near median its 10-year median of 85.40)
GF Value™: 円304.85 vs. price of 円204.00 (33.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#29 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4017 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creema Ltd is engaged in the planning, development, and operation of the handmade marketplace Creema and the provision of various services for empowering creators. It also engages in planning, production, and management of the handmade in Japan festival (HMJ), the craft party. It's Creema is a handmade marketplace where creators and consumers can buy and sell works directly online. The Company operates in a single segment, the Creator Empowerment Business.
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