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Nishimatsuya Chain CoTSE:7545 +1.41%71 Gross Margin % is 29.98% as of Feb. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 35.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:7545 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,328.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Retail - Cyclical companies, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks worse than 55.12% on this metric.
TSE:7545's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 55.12% of 1114
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.255
vs TSE:7545: 33.41
Nishimatsuya Chain Co had a gross margin of 29.98% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nishimatsuya Chain Co was -1.80% per year.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) 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
Nishimatsuya Chain Co had a gross margin of 29.98% 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.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nishimatsuya Chain Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nishimatsuya Chain 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:7545 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Nishimatsuya Chain 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.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nishimatsuya Chain 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.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) has a Gross Margin % of 29.98% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nishimatsuya Chain Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 35.53. Over the past decade, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.41 to 38.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks #614 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nishimatsuya Chain Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.98% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 35.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.41 to a high of 38.02. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's value of 29.98% is 17.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks #614 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nishimatsuya Chain Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks #614 out of 1114 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nishimatsuya Chain Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's value of 29.98% is 17.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.41 to 38.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.53 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Nishimatsuya Chain 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 36.26, based on 1,114 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. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.98% is 17.3% 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 Nishimatsuya Chain 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. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's current Gross Margin % is 29.98%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 35.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nishimatsuya Chain Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,328.72, compared to a current price of 円2,019.00 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.98%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 35.53 and 17.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545), the current Gross Margin % is 29.98% 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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishimatsuya Chain Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,019.00 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,328.72.
GuruFocus considers Nishimatsuya Chain Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7545:
Gross Margin %: 29.98% (16% below median its 10-year median of 35.53)
GF Value™: 円2,328.72 vs. price of 円2,019.00 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#614 of 1114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7545 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nishimatsuya Chain Co Ltd is a Japanese retailer that sells clothing and other goods for children and babies. The company also manufactures items for its private-label brand. Apparel includes outerwear, underwear, pajamas, hats, shoes, and maternity clothing. Other products include hygiene products, toys, strollers, high chairs, and bedroom items. Nishimatsuya has nearly 1,000 stores throughout Japan, in Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Tohoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Hokuriku, and Chugoku. The company also has a substantial e-commerce business.
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