Blue Zones Holdings CoTSE:417A -0.29%89 Gross Margin % is 26.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 28.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:417A with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,218.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Blue Zones Holdings Co ranks better than 62.05% on this metric.
TSE:417A's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.05% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.08
vs TSE:417A: 27.47
Blue Zones Holdings Co had a gross margin of 26.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Blue Zones Holdings Co was -0.80% per year.
Blue Zones Holdings Co (TSE:417A) 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
Blue Zones Holdings Co had a gross margin of 26.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
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Blue Zones Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Blue Zones Holdings Co's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
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For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Blue Zones Holdings 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.
Blue Zones Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Blue Zones Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Zones Holdings 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.
Blue Zones Holdings Co (TSE:417A) has a Gross Margin % of 26.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Blue Zones Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.39. Over the past decade, Blue Zones Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.45 to 31.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Zones Holdings Co ranks #115 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Blue Zones Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Blue Zones Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.51% is near median its 10-year median of 28.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.45 to a high of 31.21. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Blue Zones Holdings Co's value of 26.51% is 10.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Zones Holdings Co ranks #115 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Blue Zones Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Zones Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Blue Zones Holdings Co ranks #115 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Blue Zones Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Blue Zones Holdings Co's value of 26.51% is 10.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Blue Zones Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.45 to 31.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.39 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Blue Zones Holdings 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 303 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. Blue Zones Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.51% is 10.1% 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 Blue Zones Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Zones Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 26.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Zones Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Zones Holdings Co (TSE:417A) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,218.15, compared to a current price of 円1,739.00 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.39 and 10.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Blue Zones Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Blue Zones Holdings Co (TSE:417A), the current Gross Margin % is 26.51% 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 Blue Zones Holdings Co (TSE:417A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Zones Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,739.00 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,218.15.
GuruFocus considers Blue Zones Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:417A:
Gross Margin %: 26.51% (near median its 10-year median of 28.39)
GF Value™: 円2,218.15 vs. price of 円1,739.00 (21.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#115 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:417A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Zones Holdings Co Ltd is a supermarket operator. The company is headquartered in Japan and generates all revenue domestically. The company is engaged in managing and operating the Group companies focused on food supermarket operations, trading, and other related businesses.
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