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Harima-Kyowa CoTSE:7444 +0.80%71 Gross Margin % is 12.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 12.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:7444 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,884.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, Harima-Kyowa Co ranks worse than 86.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harima-Kyowa Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7444'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.13 Med: 12.11 Max: 12.86
Current: 12.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Harima-Kyowa Co was 12.86%. The lowest was 11.13%. And the median was 12.11%.
TSE:7444's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.87% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs TSE:7444: 12.86
Harima-Kyowa Co had a gross margin of 12.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Harima-Kyowa Co was 1.20% per year.
Harima-Kyowa Co (TSE:7444) 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
Harima-Kyowa Co had a gross margin of 12.96% 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.
Harima-Kyowa Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Harima-Kyowa Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Harima-Kyowa 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Harima-Kyowa 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.
Harima-Kyowa Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Harima-Kyowa Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harima-Kyowa 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.
Harima-Kyowa Co (TSE:7444) has a Gross Margin % of 12.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Harima-Kyowa Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.11. Over the past decade, Harima-Kyowa Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.13 to 12.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Harima-Kyowa Co ranks #966 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is Harima-Kyowa Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Harima-Kyowa Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.96% is near median its 10-year median of 12.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.13 to a high of 12.86. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Harima-Kyowa Co's value of 12.96% is 64.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harima-Kyowa Co ranks #966 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Harima-Kyowa Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harima-Kyowa Co's Gross Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Harima-Kyowa Co ranks #966 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Harima-Kyowa Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Harima-Kyowa Co's value of 12.96% is 64.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Harima-Kyowa Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.13 to 12.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.11 vs. the industry median of 36.24, Harima-Kyowa 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.24, based on 1,112 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. Harima-Kyowa Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.96% is 64.2% 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 Harima-Kyowa Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harima-Kyowa Co's current Gross Margin % is 12.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harima-Kyowa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harima-Kyowa Co (TSE:7444) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,884.37, compared to a current price of 円2,011.00 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.11 and 64.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.24. Harima-Kyowa Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Harima-Kyowa Co (TSE:7444), the current Gross Margin % is 12.96% 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 Harima-Kyowa Co (TSE:7444) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harima-Kyowa Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,011.00 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,884.37.
GuruFocus considers Harima-Kyowa Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7444:
Gross Margin %: 12.96% (near median its 10-year median of 12.11)
GF Value™: 円1,884.37 vs. price of 円2,011.00 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#966 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7444 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harima-Kyowa Co Ltd is an early stage firm, that provides an information system specialized in wholesale and store management. It offers wholesale detergent-related products, cosmetics, toiletries, household products, and sanitary goods. The Company operates a leasing business as well.
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