Kotobukiya CoTSE:7809 +0.38%84 Gross Margin % is 32.72% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 36.12. GuruFocus rates TSE:7809 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,704.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 793 Travel & Leisure companies, Kotobukiya Co ranks worse than 65.57% on this metric.
Kotobukiya Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kotobukiya Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7809'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.69 Med: 36.12 Max: 39.71
Current: 33.75
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kotobukiya Co was 39.71%. The lowest was 31.69%. And the median was 36.12%.
TSE:7809's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.57% of 793
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 44.16
vs TSE:7809: 33.75
Kotobukiya Co had a gross margin of 32.72% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kotobukiya Co was -3.70% per year.
Kotobukiya Co (TSE:7809) 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
Kotobukiya Co had a gross margin of 32.72% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Kotobukiya Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kotobukiya Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kotobukiya 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:7809 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Kotobukiya 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.
Kotobukiya Co Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kotobukiya Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kotobukiya 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.
Kotobukiya Co (TSE:7809) has a Gross Margin % of 32.72% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kotobukiya Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.12. Over the past decade, Kotobukiya Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.69 to 39.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Kotobukiya Co ranks #520 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Kotobukiya Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kotobukiya Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.72% is near median its 10-year median of 36.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.69 to a high of 39.71. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.16. Kotobukiya Co's value of 32.72% is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kotobukiya Co ranks #520 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kotobukiya Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kotobukiya Co's Gross Margin % compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Kotobukiya Co ranks #520 out of 793 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kotobukiya Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.16. Kotobukiya Co's value of 32.72% is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kotobukiya Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.69 to 39.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.12 vs. the industry median of 44.16, Kotobukiya 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 44.16, based on 793 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. Kotobukiya Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.72% is 25.9% 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 Kotobukiya Co and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kotobukiya Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kotobukiya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotobukiya Co (TSE:7809) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,704.29, compared to a current price of 円1,325.00 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.12 and 25.9% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.16. Kotobukiya Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Kotobukiya Co (TSE:7809), the current Gross Margin % is 32.72% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kotobukiya Co (TSE:7809) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotobukiya Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,325.00 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,704.29.
GuruFocus considers Kotobukiya Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7809:
Gross Margin %: 32.72% (near median its 10-year median of 36.12)
GF Value™: 円1,704.29 vs. price of 円1,325.00 (22.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Travel & Leisure median (#520 of 793)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7809 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kotobukiya Co Ltd is a Japanese firm engaged in the design, development, creation, wholesale, retail and import, export of toy and novelty. It also offers design services, merchandise design, model construction material, and event and promotion creation. It also sells books, artworks, figures, and character goods.
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