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Yamato InternationalTSE:8127 +0.17%57 Gross Margin % is 54.04% as of Feb. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 46.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:8127 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円314.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Yamato International ranks better than 83.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yamato International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8127'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.13 Med: 46.82 Max: 58.44
Current: 55.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Yamato International was 58.44%. The lowest was 42.13%. And the median was 46.82%.
TSE:8127's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.3% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.435
vs TSE:8127: 55.52
Yamato International had a gross margin of 54.04% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Yamato International was 6.30% per year.
Yamato International (TSE:8127) 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
Yamato International had a gross margin of 54.04% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Yamato International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yamato International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yamato International'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:8127 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Yamato International'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.
Yamato International Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yamato International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamato International'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.
Yamato International (TSE:8127) has a Gross Margin % of 54.04% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yamato International and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 46.82. Over the past decade, Yamato International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.13 to 58.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamato International ranks #171 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Yamato International's Gross Margin % too high?
Yamato International's current Gross Margin % of 54.04% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 46.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.13 to a high of 58.44. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.44. Yamato International's value of 54.04% is 90% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamato International ranks #171 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yamato International has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamato International's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Yamato International ranks #171 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Yamato International in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.44. Yamato International's value of 54.04% is 90% above this benchmark. Historically, Yamato International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.13 to 58.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.82 vs. the industry median of 28.44, Yamato International 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 28.44, based on 1,024 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. Yamato International's current Gross Margin % of 54.04% is 90% 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 Yamato International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamato International's current Gross Margin % is 54.04%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 46.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamato International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamato International (TSE:8127) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円314.41, compared to a current price of 円597.00 — trading 89.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.04%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 46.82 and 90% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.44. Yamato International's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 11 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 Yamato International (TSE:8127), the current Gross Margin % is 54.04% as of Feb. 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 Yamato International (TSE:8127) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamato International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円597.00 is trading 89.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円314.41.
GuruFocus considers Yamato International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8127:
Gross Margin %: 54.04% (15% above median its 10-year median of 46.82)
GF Value™: 円314.41 vs. price of 円597.00 (89.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#171 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8127 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamato International Inc is a Japan-based apparel manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in planning, manufacturing, and sale of apparel products centering on casual wear. It offers shirt fabrics, knitting sweaters, outerwear, bottoms, and accessories for men, ladies, and kids under the brand Crocodile, Crocodile ladies, Switch Motion, Crocodile Sports, Crocodile chic, Crocodile Three Days, CITERA, Penfield, and Lightning Bolt.
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