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Takayoshi HoldingsTSE:9259 80 Gross Margin % is 94.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 93.61. GuruFocus rates TSE:9259 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円846.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Takayoshi Holdings ranks better than 99.67% on this metric.
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
Takayoshi Holdings had a gross margin of 94.49% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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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.
Takayoshi Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Takayoshi Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Takayoshi Holdings'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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Takayoshi Holdings'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.
Takayoshi Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Takayoshi Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Takayoshi Holdings'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.
Takayoshi Holdings (TSE:9259) has a Gross Margin % of 94.49% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Takayoshi Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 93.61. Over the past decade, Takayoshi Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.91 to 95.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Takayoshi Holdings ranks #1 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Takayoshi Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Takayoshi Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 94.49% is near median its 10-year median of 93.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.91 to a high of 95.84. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Takayoshi Holdings' value of 94.49% is 292.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takayoshi Holdings ranks #1 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Takayoshi Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takayoshi Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Takayoshi Holdings ranks #1 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Takayoshi Holdings in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Takayoshi Holdings' value of 94.49% is 292.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Takayoshi Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.91 to 95.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.61 vs. the industry median of 24.06, Takayoshi Holdings 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.06, based on 306 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. Takayoshi Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 94.49% is 292.8% 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 Takayoshi Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takayoshi Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 94.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 93.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takayoshi Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takayoshi Holdings (TSE:9259) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円846.36, compared to a current price of 円851.00 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 94.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 93.61 and 292.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.06. Takayoshi Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Takayoshi Holdings (TSE:9259), the current Gross Margin % is 94.49% 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 Takayoshi Holdings (TSE:9259) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takayoshi Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円851.00 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円846.36.
GuruFocus considers Takayoshi Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9259:
Gross Margin %: 94.49% (near median its 10-year median of 93.61)
GF Value™: 円846.36 vs. price of 円851.00 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 292.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#1 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9259 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Takayoshi Holdings Inc operates food stores. It provides consignment sales system for local food producers such as farmers, restaurants and others. The company operates in Japan, Asia Pacific, Africa, America, China- East Asia.
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