Lapine CoTSE:8143 35 Gross Margin % is 61.57% as of Feb. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 45.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:8143 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of 円187.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lapine Co ranks better than 90.29% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Lapine Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円588 Mil. Lapine Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円955 Mil. Therefore, Lapine Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 61.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lapine Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8143'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.24 Med: 45.67 Max: 69.2
Current: 62.16
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lapine Co was 69.20%. The lowest was 31.24%. And the median was 45.67%.
TSE:8143's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.29% of 1020
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs TSE:8143: 62.16
Lapine Co had a gross margin of 61.57% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lapine Co was 14.30% per year.
Lapine Co (TSE:8143) 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
Lapine Co had a gross margin of 61.57% 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.
Lapine Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lapine Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lapine 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:8143 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Lapine 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.
Lapine Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lapine Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lapine 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.
Lapine Co (TSE:8143) has a Gross Margin % of 61.57% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lapine Co and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 45.67. Over the past decade, Lapine Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.24 to 69.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Lapine Co ranks #99 out of 1020 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Lapine Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Lapine Co's current Gross Margin % of 61.57% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 45.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.24 to a high of 69.20. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Lapine Co's value of 61.57% is 116% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lapine Co ranks #99 out of 1020 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lapine Co has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lapine Co's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lapine Co ranks #99 out of 1020 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lapine Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Lapine Co's value of 61.57% is 116% above this benchmark. Historically, Lapine Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.24 to 69.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.67 vs. the industry median of 28.51, Lapine 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.51, based on 1,020 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. Lapine Co's current Gross Margin % of 61.57% is 116% 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 Lapine Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lapine Co's current Gross Margin % is 61.57%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 45.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lapine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lapine Co (TSE:8143) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円187.95, compared to a current price of 円141.00 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.57%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 45.67 and 116% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. Lapine Co's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 5 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 Lapine Co (TSE:8143), the current Gross Margin % is 61.57% 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 Lapine Co (TSE:8143) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lapine Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円141.00 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円187.95.
GuruFocus considers Lapine Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8143:
Gross Margin %: 61.57% (35% above median its 10-year median of 45.67)
GF Value™: 円187.95 vs. price of 円141.00 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 116% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#99 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lapine Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, manufacture, and sale of women's clothing and fashion accessories in Japan. It offers jackets, pants, blouses, cuts, dresses, sweaters, and skirts.
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