Look HoldingsTSE:8029 -0.59%78 Gross Margin % is 60.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 52.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:8029 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,325.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Look Holdings ranks better than 88.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Look Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8029'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.99 Med: 52.02 Max: 61.46
Current: 60.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Look Holdings was 61.46%. The lowest was 48.99%. And the median was 52.02%.
TSE:8029's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.71% of 1019
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.49
vs TSE:8029: 60.86
Look Holdings had a gross margin of 60.02% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Look Holdings 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
Look Holdings had a gross margin of 60.02% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Look Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Look Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Look Holdings'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:8029 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Look Holdings'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.
Look Holdings Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Look Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Look Holdings'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.
Look Holdings (TSE:8029) has a Gross Margin % of 60.02% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Look Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 52.02. Over the past decade, Look Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.99 to 61.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Look Holdings ranks #115 out of 1019 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Look Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Look Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 60.02% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 52.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.99 to a high of 61.46. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.49. Look Holdings' value of 60.02% is 110.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Look Holdings ranks #115 out of 1019 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Look Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Look Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Look Holdings ranks #115 out of 1019 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Look Holdings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.49. Look Holdings' value of 60.02% is 110.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Look Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.99 to 61.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.02 vs. the industry median of 28.49, Look Holdings 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 28.49, based on 1,019 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. Look Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 60.02% is 110.7% 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 Look Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Look Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 60.02%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 52.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Look Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Look Holdings (TSE:8029) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,325.02, compared to a current price of 円2,679.00 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.02%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 52.02 and 110.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.49. Look Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Look Holdings (TSE:8029), the current Gross Margin % is 60.02% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Look Holdings (TSE:8029) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Look Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,679.00 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,325.02.
GuruFocus considers Look Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8029:
Gross Margin %: 60.02% (15% above median its 10-year median of 52.02)
GF Value™: 円2,325.02 vs. price of 円2,679.00 (15.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#115 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8029 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Look Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company, engages in the planning and manufacture of women's clothing. The company offers its products under the Alice and Olivia, A.P.C., BENSIMON, IL BISONTE, DENHAM, filage, KORET, LAISSE PASSE, Marimekko, Repetto, SCAPA, Vera Bradley, and KEITH brands. The company sells its products through its physical and online stores. It caters its products in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and China.
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