Takara Standard CoTSE:7981 +0.65%75 Gross Margin % is 35.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 35.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:7981 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,213.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Takara Standard Co ranks better than 65.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Takara Standard Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7981'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.43 Med: 35.87 Max: 36.47
Current: 35.66
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Takara Standard Co was 36.47%. The lowest was 33.43%. And the median was 35.87%.
TSE:7981's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.14% of 416
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.235
vs TSE:7981: 35.66
Takara Standard Co had a gross margin of 35.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Takara Standard Co was -0.50% per year.
Takara Standard Co (TSE:7981) 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
Takara Standard Co had a gross margin of 35.88% 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.
Takara Standard Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Takara Standard Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Takara Standard 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:7981 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Takara Standard 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.
Takara Standard Co Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Takara Standard Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Takara Standard 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.
Takara Standard Co (TSE:7981) has a Gross Margin % of 35.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Takara Standard Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.87. Over the past decade, Takara Standard Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.43 to 36.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Takara Standard Co ranks #145 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Takara Standard Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Takara Standard Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.88% is near median its 10-year median of 35.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.43 to a high of 36.47. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.24. Takara Standard Co's value of 35.88% is 22.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takara Standard Co ranks #145 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Takara Standard Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takara Standard Co's Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Takara Standard Co ranks #145 out of 416 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Takara Standard Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.24. Takara Standard Co's value of 35.88% is 22.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Takara Standard Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.43 to 36.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.87 vs. the industry median of 29.24, Takara Standard 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.24, based on 416 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. Takara Standard Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.88% is 22.7% 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 Takara Standard Co and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takara Standard Co's current Gross Margin % is 35.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takara Standard Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takara Standard Co (TSE:7981) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,213.84, compared to a current price of 円3,095.00 — trading 39.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.87 and 22.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.24. Takara Standard Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Takara Standard Co (TSE:7981), the current Gross Margin % is 35.88% 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 Takara Standard Co (TSE:7981) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takara Standard Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,095.00 is trading 39.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,213.84.
GuruFocus considers Takara Standard Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7981:
Gross Margin %: 35.88% (near median its 10-year median of 35.87)
GF Value™: 円2,213.84 vs. price of 円3,095.00 (39.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#145 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Takara Standard Co Ltd is in the business of providing housing equipment made with enamel. Its products include system kitchens, enameled stainless steel bathtubs, system baths, enameled washstand, sink units, hot water heaters, enamel wall covering material, heating appliances and other home appliances and equipment. The company operates mainly in Japan.
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