Tsukiji Uoichiba CoTSE:8039 +0.30%67 Gross Margin % is 6.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 6.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:8039 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,873.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Tsukiji Uoichiba Co ranks worse than 91.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tsukiji Uoichiba Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8039'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.43 Med: 6.06 Max: 7.02
Current: 7.02
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tsukiji Uoichiba Co was 7.02%. The lowest was 4.43%. And the median was 6.06%.
TSE:8039's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.09% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.08
vs TSE:8039: 7.02
Tsukiji Uoichiba Co had a gross margin of 6.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tsukiji Uoichiba Co was 2.60% per year.
Tsukiji Uoichiba Co (TSE:8039) 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
Tsukiji Uoichiba Co had a gross margin of 6.65% 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.
Tsukiji Uoichiba Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tsukiji Uoichiba Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tsukiji Uoichiba 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:8039 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Tsukiji Uoichiba 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.
Tsukiji Uoichiba Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tsukiji Uoichiba Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tsukiji Uoichiba 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.
Tsukiji Uoichiba Co (TSE:8039) has a Gross Margin % of 6.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tsukiji Uoichiba Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 6.06. Over the past decade, Tsukiji Uoichiba Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.43 to 7.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Tsukiji Uoichiba Co ranks #276 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Tsukiji Uoichiba Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Tsukiji Uoichiba Co's current Gross Margin % of 6.65% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.43 to a high of 7.02. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Tsukiji Uoichiba Co's value of 6.65% is 72.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tsukiji Uoichiba Co ranks #276 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tsukiji Uoichiba Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tsukiji Uoichiba Co's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Tsukiji Uoichiba Co ranks #276 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tsukiji Uoichiba Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Tsukiji Uoichiba Co's value of 6.65% is 72.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Tsukiji Uoichiba Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.43 to 7.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.06 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Tsukiji Uoichiba 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 303 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. Tsukiji Uoichiba Co's current Gross Margin % of 6.65% is 72.4% 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 Tsukiji Uoichiba Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tsukiji Uoichiba Co's current Gross Margin % is 6.65%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 6.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tsukiji Uoichiba Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsukiji Uoichiba Co (TSE:8039) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,873.17, compared to a current price of 円3,390.00 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.65%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.06 and 72.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Tsukiji Uoichiba Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Tsukiji Uoichiba Co (TSE:8039), the current Gross Margin % is 6.65% 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 Tsukiji Uoichiba Co (TSE:8039) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tsukiji Uoichiba Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,390.00 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,873.17.
GuruFocus considers Tsukiji Uoichiba Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8039:
Gross Margin %: 6.65% (10% above median its 10-year median of 6.06)
GF Value™: 円3,873.17 vs. price of 円3,390.00 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#276 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8039 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tsukiji Uoichiba Co Ltd is engaged in the wholesale of fresh processed marine products. In addition, the company provides cold-storage service at the new Toyosu wholesale market. Its product offering includes fresh, dried and processed products of fresh fish, live fish, speciality fish as well as all kinds of frozen fish.
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