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Chori CoTSE:8014 -1.14%77 Gross Margin % is 13.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 11.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:8014 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,417.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 515 Conglomerates companies, Chori Co ranks worse than 80.19% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Chori Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,520 Mil. Chori Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円77,682 Mil. Therefore, Chori Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chori Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8014'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.02 Med: 11.02 Max: 13.82
Current: 13.82
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chori Co was 13.82%. The lowest was 8.02%. And the median was 11.02%.
TSE:8014's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.19% of 515
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.88
vs TSE:8014: 13.82
Chori Co had a gross margin of 13.54% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chori Co was 3.70% 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
Chori Co had a gross margin of 13.54% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Chori Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chori Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chori 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Chori 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.
Chori Co Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Chori Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chori 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.
Chori Co (TSE:8014) has a Gross Margin % of 13.54% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chori Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 11.02. Over the past decade, Chori Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.02 to 13.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Chori Co ranks #413 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Chori Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chori Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.54% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 11.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.02 to a high of 13.82. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.88. Chori Co's value of 13.54% is 47.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chori Co ranks #413 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chori Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chori Co's Gross Margin % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Chori Co ranks #413 out of 515 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chori Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.88. Chori Co's value of 13.54% is 47.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Chori Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.02 to 13.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.02 vs. the industry median of 25.88, Chori 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.88, based on 515 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. Chori Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.54% is 47.7% 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 Chori Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chori Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.54%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 11.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chori Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chori Co (TSE:8014) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,417.76, compared to a current price of 円3,905.00 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.54%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 11.02 and 47.7% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.88. Chori Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Chori Co (TSE:8014), the current Gross Margin % is 13.54% 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 Chori Co (TSE:8014) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chori Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,905.00 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,417.76.
GuruFocus considers Chori Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8014:
Gross Margin %: 13.54% (23% above median its 10-year median of 11.02)
GF Value™: 円3,417.76 vs. price of 円3,905.00 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.7% below the Conglomerates median (#413 of 515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8014 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chori Co Ltd engages in textiles, chemicals, and machinery businesses. The textile business is engaged in weaving, knitting, dyeing and sewing. It sells polyester threads mainly for materials such as car seats, and handling fabrics centering on car seats and for apparels. Chemical business develops inorganic chemicals and mineral products for cosmetics, personal care and food additive applications. Machinery businesses export agricultural machinery, construction machinery, industrial equipment, and marine equipment. Chori has geographic operations in China, Japan, Europe, the United States, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.
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