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PLANT CoTSE:7646 -0.06%69 Gross Margin % is 22.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 21.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:7646 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,683.67 (Fairly Valued). Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, PLANT Co ranks worse than 55.88% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. PLANT Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,857 Mil. PLANT Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円47,555 Mil. Therefore, PLANT Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLANT Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7646'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.73 Med: 21.04 Max: 23.04
Current: 22.9
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PLANT Co was 23.04%. The lowest was 19.73%. And the median was 21.04%.
TSE:7646's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 55.88% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.055
vs TSE:7646: 22.90
PLANT Co had a gross margin of 22.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PLANT Co was 2.10% per year.
PLANT Co (TSE:7646) 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
PLANT Co had a gross margin of 22.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
PLANT Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
PLANT Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLANT 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:7646 vs WMT, COST, TGT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, PLANT 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.
PLANT Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PLANT Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLANT 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.
PLANT Co (TSE:7646) has a Gross Margin % of 22.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PLANT Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.04. Over the past decade, PLANT Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.73 to 23.04. According to the industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #171 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is PLANT Co's Gross Margin % too high?
PLANT Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.83% is near median its 10-year median of 21.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.73 to a high of 23.04. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. PLANT Co's value of 22.83% is 5.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #171 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PLANT 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 PLANT Co's Gross Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #171 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PLANT Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. PLANT Co's value of 22.83% is 5.1% below this benchmark. Historically, PLANT Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.73 to 23.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.04 vs. the industry median of 24.06, PLANT 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. PLANT Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.83% is 5.1% 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 PLANT 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. PLANT Co's current Gross Margin % is 22.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLANT Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co (TSE:7646) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,683.67, compared to a current price of 円1,788.00 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.04 and 5.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.06. PLANT Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646), the current Gross Margin % is 22.83% 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,788.00 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,683.67.
GuruFocus considers PLANT Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7646:
Gross Margin %: 22.83% (near median its 10-year median of 21.04)
GF Value™: 円1,683.67 vs. price of 円1,788.00 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#171 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7646 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLANT Co Ltd is a Japan-based discount retail company that operates large community-focused stores offering a wide range-of-products, including food, groceries, clothing, and household goods. The company runs three main store formats: Joyful Store (small urban grocery outlets), Home Center (DIY, garden, and non-food products), and Super Center (large stores combining fresh food and daily living products).
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