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Daisui CoTSE:7538 +0.81%69 Gross Margin % is 6.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 6.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:7538 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円344.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Daisui Co ranks worse than 90.85% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Daisui Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,840 Mil. Daisui Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円56,221 Mil. Therefore, Daisui Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daisui Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7538'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.28 Med: 6.31 Max: 6.87
Current: 6.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Daisui Co was 6.87%. The lowest was 5.28%. And the median was 6.31%.
TSE:7538's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 90.85% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.055
vs TSE:7538: 6.74
Daisui Co had a gross margin of 6.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Daisui Co was 1.80% per year.
Daisui Co (TSE:7538) 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
Daisui Co had a gross margin of 6.83% 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.
Daisui Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Daisui Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daisui 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:7538 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Daisui 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.
Daisui Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Daisui Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daisui 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.
Daisui Co (TSE:7538) has a Gross Margin % of 6.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daisui Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.31. Over the past decade, Daisui Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.28 to 6.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Daisui Co ranks #278 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is Daisui Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Daisui Co's current Gross Margin % of 6.83% is near median its 10-year median of 6.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.28 to a high of 6.87. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Daisui Co's value of 6.83% is 71.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daisui Co ranks #278 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daisui Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daisui Co's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Daisui Co ranks #278 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Daisui Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Daisui Co's value of 6.83% is 71.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Daisui Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.28 to 6.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.31 vs. the industry median of 24.06, Daisui 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.06, based on 306 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. Daisui Co's current Gross Margin % of 6.83% is 71.6% 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 Daisui Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daisui Co's current Gross Margin % is 6.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daisui Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisui Co (TSE:7538) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円344.17, compared to a current price of 円375.00 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.31 and 71.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.06. Daisui Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Daisui Co (TSE:7538), the current Gross Margin % is 6.83% 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 Daisui Co (TSE:7538) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisui Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円375.00 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円344.17.
GuruFocus considers Daisui Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7538:
Gross Margin %: 6.83% (near median its 10-year median of 6.31)
GF Value™: 円344.17 vs. price of 円375.00 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#278 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7538 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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