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Taya CoTSE:4679 +1.19%52 Gross Margin % is 17.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 12.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:4679 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円241.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 92 Personal Services companies, Taya Co ranks worse than 92.39% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Taya Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円446 Mil. Taya Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,531 Mil. Therefore, Taya Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taya Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4679'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.35 Med: 12.58 Max: 16.16
Current: 16.16
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Taya Co was 16.16%. The lowest was -2.35%. And the median was 12.58%.
TSE:4679's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.39% of 92
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 43.06
vs TSE:4679: 16.16
Taya Co had a gross margin of 17.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Taya Co was 0.00% per year.
Taya Co (TSE:4679) 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
Taya Co had a gross margin of 17.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Taya Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taya Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taya 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:4679 vs ROL, SCI, FTDR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Taya 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.
Taya Co Gross Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Taya Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taya 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.
Taya Co (TSE:4679) has a Gross Margin % of 17.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taya Co and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 12.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Taya Co ranks #85 out of 92 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 92.4%.
Is Taya Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Taya Co's current Gross Margin % of 17.64% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 12.58. The Personal Services industry median Gross Margin % is 43.06. Taya Co's value of 17.64% is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taya Co ranks #85 out of 92 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taya Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taya Co's Gross Margin % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Taya Co ranks #85 out of 92 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Taya Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.06. Taya Co's value of 17.64% is 59% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.58 vs. the industry median of 43.06, Taya Co has consistently been below 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 Personal Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Personal Services companies is 43.06, based on 92 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. Taya Co's current Gross Margin % of 17.64% is 59% below 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 Taya Co and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taya Co's current Gross Margin % is 17.64%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 12.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taya Co (TSE:4679) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円241.24, compared to a current price of 円255.00 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.64%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 12.58 and 59% below the Personal Services industry median of 43.06. Taya Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Taya Co (TSE:4679), the current Gross Margin % is 17.64% 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 Taya Co (TSE:4679) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taya Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円255.00 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円241.24.
GuruFocus considers Taya Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4679:
Gross Margin %: 17.64% (40% above median its 10-year median of 12.58)
GF Value™: 円241.24 vs. price of 円255.00 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59% below the Personal Services median (#85 of 92)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4679 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taya Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the sale of hair care products and cosmetics, as well as the provision of seminars, classes, and hairstyle shows.
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