Kohnan Shoji CoTSE:7516 +3.09%72 Gross Margin % is 39.44% as of Feb. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 39.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:7516 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,381.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks better than 55.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kohnan Shoji Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7516'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.61 Med: 39.63 Max: 40.03
Current: 39.1
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kohnan Shoji Co was 40.03%. The lowest was 36.61%. And the median was 39.63%.
TSE:7516's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.8% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs TSE:7516: 39.10
Kohnan Shoji Co had a gross margin of 39.44% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kohnan Shoji Co was -0.40% per year.
Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516) 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
Kohnan Shoji Co had a gross margin of 39.44% 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.
Kohnan Shoji Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kohnan Shoji Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kohnan Shoji 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:7516 vs HD, LOW, FND: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Kohnan Shoji 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.
Kohnan Shoji Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kohnan Shoji Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kohnan Shoji 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.
Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516) has a Gross Margin % of 39.44% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kohnan Shoji Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.63. Over the past decade, Kohnan Shoji Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.61 to 40.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks #492 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Kohnan Shoji Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kohnan Shoji Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.44% is near median its 10-year median of 39.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.61 to a high of 40.03. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Kohnan Shoji Co's value of 39.44% is 8.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks #492 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kohnan Shoji Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohnan Shoji Co's Gross Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks #492 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kohnan Shoji Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Kohnan Shoji Co's value of 39.44% is 8.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kohnan Shoji Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.61 to 40.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.63 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Kohnan Shoji 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, 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. Kohnan Shoji Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.44% is 8.8% 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 Kohnan Shoji Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohnan Shoji Co's current Gross Margin % is 39.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohnan Shoji Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,381.77, compared to a current price of 円4,170.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.63 and 8.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Kohnan Shoji Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516), the current Gross Margin % is 39.44% 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 Kohnan Shoji Co (TSE:7516) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohnan Shoji Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,170.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,381.77.
GuruFocus considers Kohnan Shoji Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7516:
Gross Margin %: 39.44% (near median its 10-year median of 39.63)
GF Value™: 円4,381.77 vs. price of 円4,170.00 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#492 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kohnan Shoji Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that is principally engaged in the retail of products related to home improvement, housekeeping, and automotive supplies and accessories. The company operates through three store chains with different styles: Home Center, mainly offering DIY products and household goods to improve consumers' home and life; Homestock, a small-format version of Home Center with original brands EDLP and Lifelex; and Kohnan Pro, providing tools, building materials, and working equipment for professionals. The majority of the company's stores are Home Center stores.
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