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Kuradashi CoTSE:5884 +3.15%66 Gross Margin % is 51.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 46.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:5884 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円472.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Retail - Defensive companies, Kuradashi Co ranks better than 91.12% on this metric.
Kuradashi Co (TSE:5884) 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
Kuradashi Co had a gross margin of 51.76% 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.
Kuradashi Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kuradashi Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuradashi 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:5884 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Kuradashi 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.
Kuradashi Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kuradashi Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuradashi 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.
Kuradashi Co (TSE:5884) has a Gross Margin % of 51.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kuradashi Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 46.39. Over the past decade, Kuradashi Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.62 to 50.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuradashi Co ranks #27 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Kuradashi Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kuradashi Co's current Gross Margin % of 51.76% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 46.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.62 to a high of 50.53. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.23. Kuradashi Co's value of 51.76% is 113.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuradashi Co ranks #27 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuradashi Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuradashi Co's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kuradashi Co ranks #27 out of 304 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kuradashi Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.23. Kuradashi Co's value of 51.76% is 113.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuradashi Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.62 to 50.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.39 vs. the industry median of 24.23, Kuradashi 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 24.23, based on 304 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. Kuradashi Co's current Gross Margin % of 51.76% is 113.7% 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 Kuradashi Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuradashi Co's current Gross Margin % is 51.76%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 46.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuradashi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuradashi Co (TSE:5884) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円472.13, compared to a current price of 円655.00 — trading 38.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.76%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 46.39 and 113.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.23. Kuradashi Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 Kuradashi Co (TSE:5884), the current Gross Margin % is 51.76% 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 Kuradashi Co (TSE:5884) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuradashi Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円655.00 is trading 38.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円472.13.
GuruFocus considers Kuradashi Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5884:
Gross Margin %: 51.76% (12% above median its 10-year median of 46.39)
GF Value™: 円472.13 vs. price of 円655.00 (38.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#27 of 304)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5884 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuradashi Co Ltd is a shopping site that aims to reduce food loss. By selling products that are still edible but likely to be thrown away at a reasonable price, and donating a portion of the sales to various organizations working on environmental protection and disaster relief. Its mission is to continue to be a socially good company.
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