Japan Eyewear Holdings CoTSE:5889 +0.77%16 Gross Margin % is 78.43% as of Jan. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 77.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:5889 with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Japan Eyewear Holdings Co ranks better than 90.68% on this metric.
TSE:5889's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.68% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs TSE:5889: 78.71
Japan Eyewear Holdings Co had a gross margin of 78.43% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Japan Eyewear Holdings Co (TSE:5889) 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
Japan Eyewear Holdings Co had a gross margin of 78.43% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Japan Eyewear Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Japan Eyewear Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:5889 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Japan Eyewear 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.
Japan Eyewear Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Japan Eyewear Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Eyewear 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.
Japan Eyewear Holdings Co (TSE:5889) has a Gross Margin % of 78.43% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Japan Eyewear Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 77.51. Over the past decade, Japan Eyewear Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.60 to 78.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Eyewear Holdings Co ranks #75 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Japan Eyewear Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Japan Eyewear Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 78.43% is near median its 10-year median of 77.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.60 to a high of 78.87. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Japan Eyewear Holdings Co's value of 78.43% is 50.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Eyewear Holdings Co ranks #75 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Eyewear Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Eyewear Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Japan Eyewear Holdings Co ranks #75 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Japan Eyewear Holdings Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Japan Eyewear Holdings Co's value of 78.43% is 50.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Eyewear Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.60 to 78.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.51 vs. the industry median of 52.07, Japan Eyewear 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, based on 805 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. Japan Eyewear Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 78.43% is 50.6% 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 Japan Eyewear Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Eyewear Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 78.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 77.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Eyewear Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Eyewear Holdings Co (TSE:5889) has a current Gross Margin % of 78.43%. The current Gross Margin % is 78.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 77.51 and 50.6% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. Japan Eyewear Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 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 Japan Eyewear Holdings Co (TSE:5889), the current Gross Margin % is 78.43% as of Jan. 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.
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