Aeon HokkaidoTSE:7512 +1.70%62 Gross Margin % is 29.97% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 30.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:7512 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,003.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Aeon Hokkaido ranks worse than 62.71% on this metric.
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
Aeon Hokkaido had a gross margin of 29.97% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Aeon Hokkaido Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aeon Hokkaido Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aeon Hokkaido'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, Aeon Hokkaido'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.
Aeon Hokkaido Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aeon Hokkaido's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aeon Hokkaido'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.
Aeon Hokkaido (TSE:7512) has a Gross Margin % of 29.97% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aeon Hokkaido and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.13. Over the past decade, Aeon Hokkaido's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.38 to 34.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Aeon Hokkaido ranks #698 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Aeon Hokkaido's Gross Margin % too high?
Aeon Hokkaido's current Gross Margin % of 29.97% is near median its 10-year median of 30.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.38 to a high of 34.29. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Aeon Hokkaido's value of 29.97% is 17.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aeon Hokkaido ranks #698 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aeon Hokkaido has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aeon Hokkaido's Gross Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Aeon Hokkaido ranks #698 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aeon Hokkaido in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Aeon Hokkaido's value of 29.97% is 17.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Aeon Hokkaido's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.38 to 34.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.13 vs. the industry median of 36.37, Aeon Hokkaido 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 36.37, based on 1,113 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. Aeon Hokkaido's current Gross Margin % of 29.97% is 17.6% 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 Aeon Hokkaido and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aeon Hokkaido's current Gross Margin % is 29.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aeon Hokkaido stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeon Hokkaido (TSE:7512) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,003.33, compared to a current price of 円839.00 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.13 and 17.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.37. Aeon Hokkaido's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Aeon Hokkaido (TSE:7512), the current Gross Margin % is 29.97% as of Feb. 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 Aeon Hokkaido (TSE:7512) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeon Hokkaido stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円839.00 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,003.33.
GuruFocus considers Aeon Hokkaido to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7512:
Gross Margin %: 29.97% (near median its 10-year median of 30.13)
GF Value™: 円1,003.33 vs. price of 円839.00 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#698 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7512 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aeon Hokkaido Corp is a Japanese company engaged in the retail business. The company operates a chain of general merchandise stores. It provides products such as clothing, residential and leisure products, food products, and others. The company operates in a single segment consisting of retail business and related operations.
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