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Three F CoTSE:7544 74 Gross Margin % is 76.97% as of Feb. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 78.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:7544 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円478.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Three F Co ranks better than 99.02% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Three F Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,750 Mil. Three F Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円7,470 Mil. Therefore, Three F Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 76.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Three F Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7544'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 70.51 Med: 78.15 Max: 80.21
Current: 77.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Three F Co was 80.21%. The lowest was 70.51%. And the median was 78.15%.
TSE:7544's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.02% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.055
vs TSE:7544: 77.74
Three F Co had a gross margin of 76.97% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Three F Co was 0.00% per year.
Three F Co (TSE:7544) 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
Three F Co had a gross margin of 76.97% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable 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.
Three F Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Three F Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Three F 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Three F 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.
Three F Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Three F Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Three F 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.
Three F Co (TSE:7544) has a Gross Margin % of 76.97% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Three F Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.15. Over the past decade, Three F Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.51 to 80.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Three F Co ranks #3 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Three F Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Three F Co's current Gross Margin % of 76.97% is near median its 10-year median of 78.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.51 to a high of 80.21. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Three F Co's value of 76.97% is 220% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Three F Co ranks #3 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Three F Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Three F Co's Gross Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Three F Co ranks #3 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Three F Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Three F Co's value of 76.97% is 220% above this benchmark. Historically, Three F Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.51 to 80.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.15 vs. the industry median of 24.06, Three F 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 - 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. Three F Co's current Gross Margin % of 76.97% is 220% 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 Three F 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. Three F Co's current Gross Margin % is 76.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Three F Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Three F Co (TSE:7544) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円478.88, compared to a current price of 円560.00 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 76.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.15 and 220% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.06. Three F Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Three F Co (TSE:7544), the current Gross Margin % is 76.97% 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 Three F Co (TSE:7544) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Three F Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円560.00 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円478.88.
GuruFocus considers Three F Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7544:
Gross Margin %: 76.97% (near median its 10-year median of 78.15)
GF Value™: 円478.88 vs. price of 円560.00 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 220% above the Retail - Defensive median (#3 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7544 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Three F Co Ltd is engaged in the management of convenience and franchise stores. The company operates stores under the brand name Gooz across Japan which offers fast food such as bakery, box lunch, rice ball and beverages. Its product portfolio includes Yakitori, Chilled Bento, Mochi Potigo, Pork tangerue skewers, Chicken-nosed skewer, Char-grilled salt and skewers, Chicken Tsune, Black Mer Oil Fried Rice, Mozzarella with cream sauce Chicken lunch box, chicken fried chicken and vegetables with black vinegar sauce Lunchbox, Five kinds of cheese in hamburger lunch box, Beef Calbee Grilled Meat Packed Bento, Rice strawberry white chocolate, Mochi Potato Black Honey Kinako, Mustard, Rice cakey and cream Popular cookie.
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