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Sanyo ShokaiTSE:8011 -2.30%55 Gross Margin % is 59.22% as of Feb. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 48.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:8011 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,004.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Sanyo Shokai ranks better than 88.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyo Shokai's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8011'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.26 Med: 48.19 Max: 62.46
Current: 60.48
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sanyo Shokai was 62.46%. The lowest was 38.26%. And the median was 48.19%.
TSE:8011's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.34% of 1029
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.65
vs TSE:8011: 60.48
Sanyo Shokai had a gross margin of 59.22% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sanyo Shokai was 9.30% per year.
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
Sanyo Shokai had a gross margin of 59.22% 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.
Sanyo Shokai Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanyo Shokai Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanyo Shokai'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:8011 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Sanyo Shokai'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.
Sanyo Shokai Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sanyo Shokai's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Shokai'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.
Sanyo Shokai (TSE:8011) has a Gross Margin % of 59.22% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanyo Shokai and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 48.19. Over the past decade, Sanyo Shokai's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.26 to 62.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Shokai ranks #120 out of 1029 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Sanyo Shokai's Gross Margin % too high?
Sanyo Shokai's current Gross Margin % of 59.22% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 48.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.26 to a high of 62.46. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.65. Sanyo Shokai's value of 59.22% is 106.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Shokai ranks #120 out of 1029 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanyo Shokai has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Shokai's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Sanyo Shokai ranks #120 out of 1029 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanyo Shokai in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.65. Sanyo Shokai's value of 59.22% is 106.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Shokai's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.26 to 62.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.19 vs. the industry median of 28.65, Sanyo Shokai 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.65, based on 1,029 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. Sanyo Shokai's current Gross Margin % of 59.22% is 106.7% 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 Sanyo Shokai and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Shokai's current Gross Margin % is 59.22%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 48.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Shokai stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Shokai (TSE:8011) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,004.78, compared to a current price of 円1,447.00 — trading 44% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.22%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 48.19 and 106.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.65. Sanyo Shokai'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 Sanyo Shokai (TSE:8011), the current Gross Margin % is 59.22% 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 Sanyo Shokai (TSE:8011) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Shokai stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,447.00 is trading 44% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,004.78.
GuruFocus considers Sanyo Shokai to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8011:
Gross Margin %: 59.22% (23% above median its 10-year median of 48.19)
GF Value™: 円1,004.78 vs. price of 円1,447.00 (44% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#120 of 1029)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8011 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Shokai Ltd is a Japan-based company, engages in the manufacture and sale of textile products. It is involved in the business of manufacturing and sale of men's clothing, ladies and accessories sales of products at department stores, specialty shops, and directly managed stores nationwide. It is also engaged in the business of leasing and renting real estate properties. The Group operates in a single segment, which is a fashion-related business with apparel at its core.
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