Kohsai CoTSE:7878 -5.96%68 Gross Margin % is 17.21% as of Jan. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 18.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:7878 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,419.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kohsai Co ranks worse than 80.59% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kohsai Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円375 Mil. Kohsai Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円2,181 Mil. Therefore, Kohsai Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 17.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kohsai Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7878'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.9 Med: 18.2 Max: 20.82
Current: 18.45
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kohsai Co was 20.82%. The lowest was 13.90%. And the median was 18.20%.
TSE:7878's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.59% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.37
vs TSE:7878: 18.45
Kohsai Co had a gross margin of 17.21% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kohsai Co was 3.30% per year.
Kohsai Co (TSE:7878) 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
Kohsai Co had a gross margin of 17.21% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Kohsai Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kohsai Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kohsai 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 Luxury Goods subindustry, Kohsai 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.
Kohsai Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kohsai Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kohsai 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.
Kohsai Co (TSE:7878) has a Gross Margin % of 17.21% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kohsai Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.20. Over the past decade, Kohsai Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.90 to 20.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohsai Co ranks #897 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is Kohsai Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kohsai Co's current Gross Margin % of 17.21% is near median its 10-year median of 18.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.90 to a high of 20.82. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Kohsai Co's value of 17.21% is 52.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohsai Co ranks #897 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kohsai Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohsai Co's Gross Margin % compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kohsai Co ranks #897 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kohsai Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Kohsai Co's value of 17.21% is 52.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kohsai Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.90 to 20.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.20 vs. the industry median of 36.37, Kohsai 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 36.37, based on 1,113 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. Kohsai Co's current Gross Margin % of 17.21% is 52.7% 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 Kohsai 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. Kohsai Co's current Gross Margin % is 17.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohsai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohsai Co (TSE:7878) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,419.37, compared to a current price of 円1,689.00 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.20 and 52.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.37. Kohsai Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Kohsai Co (TSE:7878), the current Gross Margin % is 17.21% as of Jan. 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 Kohsai Co (TSE:7878) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohsai Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,689.00 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,419.37.
GuruFocus considers Kohsai Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7878:
Gross Margin %: 17.21% (near median its 10-year median of 18.20)
GF Value™: 円1,419.37 vs. price of 円1,689.00 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#897 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kohsai Co Ltd engages in the jewelry business. The company manufactures and sells of jewelry, metal accessories, and jewelry parts. It also provides property, casualty, and life insurance services. Its products include clasps, rings, pierce/catches, earrings, and pendants, men's cuff, rings and others.
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