Poplar CoTSE:7601 +0.61%55 Gross Margin % is 46.11% as of Feb. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 33.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:7601 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円193.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,109 Retail - Cyclical companies, Poplar Co ranks better than 67.45% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Poplar Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,626 Mil. Poplar Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,695 Mil. Therefore, Poplar Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 46.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Poplar Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7601'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.2 Med: 33.46 Max: 45.99
Current: 45.99
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Poplar Co was 45.99%. The lowest was 30.20%. And the median was 33.46%.
TSE:7601's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.45% of 1109
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.37
vs TSE:7601: 45.99
Poplar Co had a gross margin of 46.11% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Poplar Co was 8.30% per year.
Poplar Co (TSE:7601) 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
Poplar Co had a gross margin of 46.11% 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.
Poplar Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Poplar Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Poplar 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 Department Stores subindustry, Poplar 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.
Poplar Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Poplar Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Poplar 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.
Poplar Co (TSE:7601) has a Gross Margin % of 46.11% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Poplar Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 33.46. Over the past decade, Poplar Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.20 to 45.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #361 out of 1109 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Poplar Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Poplar Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.11% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 33.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.20 to a high of 45.99. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Poplar Co's value of 46.11% is 26.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #361 out of 1109 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Poplar Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poplar Co's Gross Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #361 out of 1109 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Poplar Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Poplar Co's value of 46.11% is 26.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Poplar Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.20 to 45.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.46 vs. the industry median of 36.37, Poplar 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 36.37, based on 1,109 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. Poplar Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.11% is 26.8% 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 Poplar Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Poplar Co's current Gross Margin % is 46.11%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 33.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poplar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poplar Co (TSE:7601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円193.85, compared to a current price of 円165.00 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.11%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 33.46 and 26.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.37. Poplar Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Poplar Co (TSE:7601), the current Gross Margin % is 46.11% 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 Poplar Co (TSE:7601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poplar Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円165.00 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円193.85.
GuruFocus considers Poplar Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7601:
Gross Margin %: 46.11% (38% above median its 10-year median of 33.46)
GF Value™: 円193.85 vs. price of 円165.00 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#361 of 1109)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Poplar Co Ltd is a Japna based company operating convenience stores. Through the Convenience Store segment it operates market-based and community-based convenience stores under the names POPLAR, SEIKATSU SAIKA, Kurashi House and Three Eight, which sell fast food, processed food, perishable food, and others. The Company is also involved in food manufacture and wholesale business, the drug store operation business, the insurance agency business, as well as real estate management business.
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