JanomeTSE:6445 +2.80%59 Gross Margin % is 38.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 40.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:6445 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,061.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Janome ranks better than 71.87% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Janome's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,248 Mil. Janome's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円21,481 Mil. Therefore, Janome's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.40%.
Warning Sign:
Janome Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Janome's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6445'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.78 Med: 40.29 Max: 43.25
Current: 38.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Janome was 43.25%. The lowest was 38.78%. And the median was 40.29%.
TSE:6445's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.87% of 416
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.235
vs TSE:6445: 38.78
Janome had a gross margin of 38.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Janome was -1.20% per year.
Janome (TSE:6445) 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
Janome had a gross margin of 38.40% 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.
Janome Gross Margin % Related Terms
Janome Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Janome'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:6445 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Janome'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.
Janome Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Janome's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Janome'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.
Janome (TSE:6445) has a Gross Margin % of 38.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Janome and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.29. Over the past decade, Janome's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.78 to 43.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Janome ranks #117 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Janome's Gross Margin % too high?
Janome's current Gross Margin % of 38.40% is near median its 10-year median of 40.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.78 to a high of 43.25. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.24. Janome's value of 38.40% is 31.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Janome ranks #117 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Janome has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Janome's Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Janome ranks #117 out of 416 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Janome in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.24. Janome's value of 38.40% is 31.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Janome's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.78 to 43.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.29 vs. the industry median of 29.24, Janome 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.24, based on 416 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. Janome's current Gross Margin % of 38.40% is 31.3% 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 Janome and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Janome's current Gross Margin % is 38.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Janome stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Janome (TSE:6445) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,061.75, compared to a current price of 円1,324.00 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.29 and 31.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.24. Janome's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Janome (TSE:6445), the current Gross Margin % is 38.40% 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 Janome (TSE:6445) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Janome stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,324.00 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,061.75.
GuruFocus considers Janome to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6445:
Gross Margin %: 38.40% (near median its 10-year median of 40.29)
GF Value™: 円1,061.75 vs. price of 円1,324.00 (24.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#117 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6445 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Janome Corp is the sewing machine manufacturer. The company is organized into three business segment: Household Equipment, Industrial Equipment, and IT business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Household Equipment segment. The company exports its products to more than 100 countries worldwide. The company has an operational presence across North America, Europe and other regions.
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