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Seiko GroupTSE:8050 -3.09%73 Gross Margin % is 44.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 40.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:8050 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,525.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Seiko Group ranks better than 72.98% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Seiko Group's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円36,623 Mil. Seiko Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円81,570 Mil. Therefore, Seiko Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seiko Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8050'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.45 Med: 40.74 Max: 46.77
Current: 46.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Seiko Group was 46.77%. The lowest was 37.45%. And the median was 40.74%.
TSE:8050's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.98% of 1029
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.65
vs TSE:8050: 46.77
Seiko Group had a gross margin of 44.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Seiko Group was 3.10% 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
Seiko Group had a gross margin of 44.90% 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.
Seiko Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Seiko Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seiko Group'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:8050 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Seiko Group'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.
Seiko Group Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Seiko Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seiko Group'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.
Seiko Group (TSE:8050) has a Gross Margin % of 44.90% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seiko Group and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 40.74. Over the past decade, Seiko Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.45 to 46.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Seiko Group ranks #278 out of 1029 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Seiko Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Seiko Group's current Gross Margin % of 44.90% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 40.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.45 to a high of 46.77. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.65. Seiko Group's value of 44.90% is 56.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seiko Group ranks #278 out of 1029 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seiko Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seiko Group's Gross Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Seiko Group ranks #278 out of 1029 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Seiko Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.65. Seiko Group's value of 44.90% is 56.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Seiko Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.45 to 46.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.74 vs. the industry median of 28.65, Seiko Group 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. Seiko Group's current Gross Margin % of 44.90% is 56.7% 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 Seiko Group 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. Seiko Group's current Gross Margin % is 44.90%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 40.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seiko Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Group (TSE:8050) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,525.99, compared to a current price of 円10,350.00 — trading 309.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.90%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 40.74 and 56.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.65. Seiko Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Seiko Group (TSE:8050), the current Gross Margin % is 44.90% 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 Seiko Group (TSE:8050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円10,350.00 is trading 309.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,525.99.
GuruFocus considers Seiko Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8050:
Gross Margin %: 44.90% (10% above median its 10-year median of 40.74)
GF Value™: 円2,525.99 vs. price of 円10,350.00 (309.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#278 of 1029)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seiko Group Corp is a Japanese manufacturer of watches and electronic devices. The company organizes itself into four segments, based on product type: watches, electronic devices, systems solutions, and others. The watches business, which contributes more than half of the company's revenue, manufactures men's and ladies' fashion watches. The electronic devices business, the next most significant contributor to revenue, produces components such as semiconductors, camera shutters, inkjet print heads, thermal printers, micro-batteries, and radiation-measuring equipment. Combined sales in the watches and electronic devices segments constitute the vast majority of consolidated revenue. The company derives approximately half its revenue domestically.
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