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Sankyo Seiko CoTSE:8018 +0.76%83 Gross Margin % is 46.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 41.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:8018 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円791.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,122 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sankyo Seiko Co ranks better than 64.53% on this metric.
Sankyo Seiko Co (TSE:8018) 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
Sankyo Seiko Co had a gross margin of 46.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Sankyo Seiko Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sankyo Seiko Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sankyo Seiko 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:8018 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Sankyo Seiko 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.
Sankyo Seiko Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sankyo Seiko Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sankyo Seiko 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.
Sankyo Seiko Co (TSE:8018) has a Gross Margin % of 46.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sankyo Seiko Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 41.71. Over the past decade, Sankyo Seiko Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.49 to 48.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Sankyo Seiko Co ranks #398 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Sankyo Seiko Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sankyo Seiko Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.45% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 41.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.49 to a high of 48.34. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Sankyo Seiko Co's value of 46.45% is 28.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sankyo Seiko Co ranks #398 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sankyo Seiko Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sankyo Seiko Co's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sankyo Seiko Co ranks #398 out of 1122 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sankyo Seiko Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Sankyo Seiko Co's value of 46.45% is 28.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sankyo Seiko Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.49 to 48.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.71 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Sankyo Seiko 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,122 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. Sankyo Seiko Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.45% is 28.1% 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 Sankyo Seiko Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sankyo Seiko Co's current Gross Margin % is 46.45%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 41.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sankyo Seiko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Seiko Co (TSE:8018) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円791.97, compared to a current price of 円800.00 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.45%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 41.71 and 28.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Sankyo Seiko Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Sankyo Seiko Co (TSE:8018), the current Gross Margin % is 46.45% 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 Sankyo Seiko Co (TSE:8018) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sankyo Seiko Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円800.00 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円791.97.
GuruFocus considers Sankyo Seiko Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8018:
Gross Margin %: 46.45% (11% above median its 10-year median of 41.71)
GF Value™: 円791.97 vs. price of 円800.00 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#398 of 1122)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8018 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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