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Shimamura CoTSE:8227 -0.81%65 Gross Margin % is 35.07% as of May. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 34.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:8227 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円9,130.74 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shimamura Co ranks worse than 52.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shimamura Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8227'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.95 Med: 34.13 Max: 34.97
Current: 34.97
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shimamura Co was 34.97%. The lowest was 31.95%. And the median was 34.13%.
TSE:8227's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.28% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs TSE:8227: 34.97
Shimamura Co had a gross margin of 35.07% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shimamura Co was 0.60% per year.
Shimamura Co (TSE:8227) 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
Shimamura Co had a gross margin of 35.07% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Shimamura Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shimamura Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shimamura 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:8227 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shimamura 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.
Shimamura Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shimamura Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shimamura 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.
Shimamura Co (TSE:8227) has a Gross Margin % of 35.07% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shimamura Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.13. Over the past decade, Shimamura Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.95 to 34.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #584 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Shimamura Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shimamura Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.07% is near median its 10-year median of 34.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.95 to a high of 34.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Shimamura Co's value of 35.07% is 3.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #584 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shimamura Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimamura Co's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #584 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shimamura Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Shimamura Co's value of 35.07% is 3.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Shimamura Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.95 to 34.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.13 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Shimamura 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,117 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. Shimamura Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.07% is 3.3% 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 Shimamura Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shimamura Co's current Gross Margin % is 35.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shimamura Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimamura Co (TSE:8227) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円9,130.74, compared to a current price of 円3,314.00 — trading 63.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.13 and 3.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Shimamura Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. 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 Shimamura Co (TSE:8227), the current Gross Margin % is 35.07% as of May. 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 Shimamura Co (TSE:8227) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimamura Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,314.00 is trading 63.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円9,130.74.
GuruFocus considers Shimamura Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8227:
Gross Margin %: 35.07% (near median its 10-year median of 34.13)
GF Value™: 円9,130.74 vs. price of 円3,314.00 (63.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#584 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8227 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shimamura Co Ltd is a Japanese apparel retailer. It is engaged in the retail sale of apparel and daily goods. The company operates both domestically and internationally, offering clothing and related products through its network of stores. It conducts business under two reportable segments: Japan and Overseas, with each segment managing sales and operations in its respective regions.
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