Sugimura Warehouse Co (TSE:9307) Gross Margin %: 23.58% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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TSE:9307 Sugimura Warehouse Co Ltd TSE:9307
69 GF Score
Price 円1,003.00
GF Value 円686.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Sugimura Warehouse Co Gross Margin %?

Sugimura Warehouse Co TSE:9307 +0.30% 69 Gross Margin % is 23.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 20.78. GuruFocus rates TSE:9307 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円686.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, Sugimura Warehouse Co ranks worse than 69.54% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sugimura Warehouse Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,343 Mil. Sugimura Warehouse Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,695 Mil. Therefore, Sugimura Warehouse Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.58%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Sugimura Warehouse Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9307' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.17   Med: 20.78   Max: 23.6
Current: 23.6


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Sugimura Warehouse Co was 23.60%. The lowest was 18.17%. And the median was 20.78%.

TSE:9307's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
69.54% of 1008 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.515 vs TSE:9307: 23.60

Sugimura Warehouse Co had a gross margin of 23.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sugimura Warehouse Co was 2.20% per year.


Sugimura Warehouse Co  (TSE:9307) 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

Sugimura Warehouse Co had a gross margin of 23.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.


Sugimura Warehouse Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Sugimura Warehouse Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sugimura Warehouse 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.

Sugimura Warehouse Co Gross Margin % Chart

Sugimura Warehouse Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.11 20.45 22.33 23.28 23.60

Sugimura Warehouse Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.75 23.65 22.90 23.63 23.58

TSE:9307 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sugimura Warehouse 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.


Sugimura Warehouse Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sugimura Warehouse Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sugimura Warehouse Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Sugimura Warehouse Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Sugimura Warehouse Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=2653.7 / 11242.475
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(11242.475 - 8588.796) / 11242.475
=23.60 %

Sugimura Warehouse Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1343.1 / 5695.056
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5695.056 - 4351.963) / 5695.056
=23.58 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 23.58% mean?
Sugimura Warehouse Co (TSE:9307) has a Gross Margin % of 23.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sugimura Warehouse Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 20.78. Over the past decade, Sugimura Warehouse Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.17 to 23.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Sugimura Warehouse Co ranks #701 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Sugimura Warehouse Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sugimura Warehouse Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.58% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 20.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.17 to a high of 23.60. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Sugimura Warehouse Co's value of 23.58% is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sugimura Warehouse Co ranks #701 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sugimura Warehouse Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sugimura Warehouse Co's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sugimura Warehouse Co ranks #701 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sugimura Warehouse Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Sugimura Warehouse Co's value of 23.58% is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sugimura Warehouse Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.17 to 23.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.78 vs. the industry median of 34.52, Sugimura Warehouse 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.52, based on 1,008 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. Sugimura Warehouse Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.58% is 31.7% 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 Sugimura Warehouse Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sugimura Warehouse Co's current Gross Margin % is 23.58%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 20.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sugimura Warehouse Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sugimura Warehouse Co (TSE:9307) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円686.21, compared to a current price of 円1,003.00 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.58%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 20.78 and 31.7% below the Business Services industry median of 34.52. Sugimura Warehouse Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sugimura Warehouse Co (TSE:9307), the current Gross Margin % is 23.58% 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 Sugimura Warehouse Co (TSE:9307) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sugimura Warehouse Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,003.00 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円686.21. GuruFocus considers Sugimura Warehouse Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9307:

  • Gross Margin %: 23.58% (13% above median its 10-year median of 20.78)
  • GF Value™: 円686.21 vs. price of 円1,003.00 (46.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 31.7% below the Business Services median (#701 of 1008)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9307 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sugimura Warehouse Co Business Description

Address 1-1-57 Fukusaki, Minato-ku, Osaka, JPN, 552-0013
Sugimura Warehouse Co Ltd is engaged in the warehousing business, customs brokerage, cargo transport handling business, real estate rental business, and property insurance agency business. The company has two segments: Logistics business and Real estate business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Logistics business, which refers to cargo storage, loading and unloading and related operations conducted by warehouse operators, cargo handling and unloading operations conducted by truck transport operators, and other related operations.
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