Saizeriya CoTSE:7581 +1.30%87 Gross Margin % is 56.81% as of Feb. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 63.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:7581 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,975.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 355 Restaurants companies, Saizeriya Co ranks better than 67.32% on this metric.
Saizeriya Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saizeriya Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7581'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.65 Med: 63.14 Max: 64.58
Current: 57.65
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Saizeriya Co was 64.58%. The lowest was 57.65%. And the median was 63.14%.
TSE:7581's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.32% of 355
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.66
vs TSE:7581: 57.65
Saizeriya Co had a gross margin of 56.81% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Saizeriya Co was -1.80% per year.
Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581) 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
Saizeriya Co had a gross margin of 56.81% 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.
Saizeriya Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Saizeriya Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saizeriya 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:7581 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Saizeriya 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.
Saizeriya Co Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saizeriya Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saizeriya 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.
Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581) has a Gross Margin % of 56.81% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Saizeriya Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 63.14. Over the past decade, Saizeriya Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.65 to 64.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Saizeriya Co ranks #116 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Saizeriya Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Saizeriya Co's current Gross Margin % of 56.81% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 63.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.65 to a high of 64.58. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.66. Saizeriya Co's value of 56.81% is 24.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saizeriya Co ranks #116 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saizeriya Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saizeriya Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Saizeriya Co ranks #116 out of 355 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Saizeriya Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.66. Saizeriya Co's value of 56.81% is 24.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Saizeriya Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.65 to 64.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.14 vs. the industry median of 45.66, Saizeriya 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.66, based on 355 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. Saizeriya Co's current Gross Margin % of 56.81% is 24.4% 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 Saizeriya Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saizeriya Co's current Gross Margin % is 56.81%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 63.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saizeriya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,975.13, compared to a current price of 円5,470.00 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.81%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 63.14 and 24.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.66. Saizeriya Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581), the current Gross Margin % is 56.81% 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 Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saizeriya Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円5,470.00 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,975.13.
GuruFocus considers Saizeriya Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7581:
Gross Margin %: 56.81% (10% below median its 10-year median of 63.14)
GF Value™: 円6,975.13 vs. price of 円5,470.00 (21.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% above the Restaurants median (#116 of 355)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7581 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saizeriya Co Ltd operates more than 1,000 casual Italian-style restaurants in Japan and close to another 300 of those restaurants in other Southeast Asian countries, particularly China. Saizeriya has a vertically integrated manufacturing and sales system that covers all stages from raw material purchasing and processing to restaurant service. Its business includes farms and factories in Japan, Australia, and Italy to grow vegetables and process meat and dairy. More than three fourths of the company's sales come from restaurants in Japan.
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