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Aoyama Trading CoTSE:8219 71 Gross Margin % is 53.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 51.75. GuruFocus rates TSE:8219 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円649.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, Aoyama Trading Co ranks better than 75.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aoyama Trading Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8219'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.58 Med: 51.75 Max: 55.6
Current: 51.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aoyama Trading Co was 55.60%. The lowest was 49.58%. And the median was 51.75%.
TSE:8219's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.45% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs TSE:8219: 51.94
Aoyama Trading Co had a gross margin of 53.34% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aoyama Trading Co was 0.90% per year.
Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) 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
Aoyama Trading Co had a gross margin of 53.34% 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.
Aoyama Trading Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aoyama Trading Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aoyama Trading 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:8219 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Aoyama Trading 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.
Aoyama Trading Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aoyama Trading Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aoyama Trading 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.
Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) has a Gross Margin % of 53.34% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aoyama Trading Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.75. Over the past decade, Aoyama Trading Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.58 to 55.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Aoyama Trading Co ranks #273 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Aoyama Trading Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Aoyama Trading Co's current Gross Margin % of 53.34% is near median its 10-year median of 51.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.58 to a high of 55.60. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Aoyama Trading Co's value of 53.34% is 47.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aoyama Trading Co ranks #273 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aoyama Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aoyama Trading Co's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Aoyama Trading Co ranks #273 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aoyama Trading Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Aoyama Trading Co's value of 53.34% is 47.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Aoyama Trading Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.58 to 55.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.75 vs. the industry median of 36.24, Aoyama Trading 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.24, based on 1,112 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. Aoyama Trading Co's current Gross Margin % of 53.34% is 47.2% 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 Aoyama Trading Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aoyama Trading Co's current Gross Margin % is 53.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aoyama Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円649.24, compared to a current price of 円707.00 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.75 and 47.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.24. Aoyama Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219), the current Gross Margin % is 53.34% 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 Aoyama Trading Co (TSE:8219) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aoyama Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円707.00 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円649.24.
GuruFocus considers Aoyama Trading Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8219:
Gross Margin %: 53.34% (near median its 10-year median of 51.75)
GF Value™: 円649.24 vs. price of 円707.00 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#273 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8219 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aoyama Trading Co Ltd is an apparel retailer specializing in business wear. Men's business wear accounts for roughly two thirds of the company's total sales, while women's business wear accounts for roughly 10%. Business wear stores include Yofuku-no-Aoyama, which is the company's primary brand and has nearly 800 locations; The Suit Company; and Next Blue. Other business segments include casual wear, with store brands including Universal Language and Calaja; credit cards; printing and media; and total repair service, which includes the company's Mister Minit stores, providing repair services such as shoe repair and key duplication. Aoyama's sales are primarily in Japan, but the firm has business throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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