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Gift HoldingsTSE:9279 +2.46%93 Gross Margin % is 67.89% as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 68.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:9279 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,819.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Restaurants companies, Gift Holdings ranks better than 83.94% on this metric.
Gift Holdings (TSE:9279) 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
Gift Holdings had a gross margin of 67.89% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Gift Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gift Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gift 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.
TSE:9279 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Gift 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.
Gift Holdings Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gift Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gift 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.
Gift Holdings (TSE:9279) has a Gross Margin % of 67.89% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gift Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 68.69. Over the past decade, Gift Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.46 to 72.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Gift Holdings ranks #57 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Gift Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Gift Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 67.89% is near median its 10-year median of 68.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.46 to a high of 72.08. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.34. Gift Holdings' value of 67.89% is 49.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gift Holdings ranks #57 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gift Holdings has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gift Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Gift Holdings ranks #57 out of 355 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gift Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.34. Gift Holdings' value of 67.89% is 49.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Gift Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.46 to 72.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.69 vs. the industry median of 45.34, Gift 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.34, based on 355 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. Gift Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 67.89% is 49.7% 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 Gift Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gift Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 67.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 68.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gift Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gift Holdings (TSE:9279) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,819.17, compared to a current price of 円5,410.00 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 68.69 and 49.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.34. Gift Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 8 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 Gift Holdings (TSE:9279), the current Gross Margin % is 67.89% as of Apr. 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 Gift Holdings (TSE:9279) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gift Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,410.00 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,819.17.
GuruFocus considers Gift Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9279:
Gross Margin %: 67.89% (near median its 10-year median of 68.69)
GF Value™: 円4,819.17 vs. price of 円5,410.00 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.7% above the Restaurants median (#57 of 355)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9279 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gift Holdings Inc operates directly managed ramen restaurants serving various ramen genres, and also provides ingredients and operational know-how to produced and franchise stores. The restaurants are operated under different brand names, including Machida Shoten, Butayama, Ganso Aburado, Gatton, E.A.K. Ramen, and others. The group operates in a single segment, the food and beverage business. Geographically, it mainly operates in Japan, and also has its presence in other countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong, the USA, Cambodia, and others.
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