Chuo Warehouse CoTSE:9319 -0.55%64 Gross Margin % is 12.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 10.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:9319 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,440.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Chuo Warehouse Co ranks worse than 89.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chuo Warehouse Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9319'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.7 Med: 10.3 Max: 11.93
Current: 11.82
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chuo Warehouse Co was 11.93%. The lowest was 8.70%. And the median was 10.30%.
TSE:9319's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.87% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs TSE:9319: 11.82
Chuo Warehouse Co had a gross margin of 12.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chuo Warehouse Co was 3.30% per year.
Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) 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
Chuo Warehouse Co had a gross margin of 12.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Chuo Warehouse Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chuo Warehouse Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chuo 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.
TSE:9319 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Chuo 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.
Chuo Warehouse Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Chuo Warehouse Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuo Warehouse 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.
Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) has a Gross Margin % of 12.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chuo Warehouse Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 10.30. Over the past decade, Chuo Warehouse Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.70 to 11.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuo Warehouse Co ranks #905 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Chuo Warehouse Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chuo Warehouse Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.07% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 10.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.70 to a high of 11.93. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Chuo Warehouse Co's value of 12.07% is 65% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuo Warehouse Co ranks #905 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chuo Warehouse Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuo Warehouse Co's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Chuo Warehouse Co ranks #905 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chuo Warehouse Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Chuo Warehouse Co's value of 12.07% is 65% below this benchmark. Historically, Chuo Warehouse Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.70 to 11.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.30 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Chuo 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 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Chuo Warehouse Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.07% is 65% 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 Chuo Warehouse Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuo Warehouse Co's current Gross Margin % is 12.07%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 10.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuo Warehouse Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,440.56, compared to a current price of 円1,802.00 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.07%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 10.30 and 65% below the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Chuo Warehouse Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319), the current Gross Margin % is 12.07% 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 Chuo Warehouse Co (TSE:9319) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Warehouse Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,802.00 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,440.56.
GuruFocus considers Chuo Warehouse Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9319:
Gross Margin %: 12.07% (17% above median its 10-year median of 10.30)
GF Value™: 円1,440.56 vs. price of 円1,802.00 (25.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65% below the Business Services median (#905 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9319 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuo Warehouse Co Ltd provides business services. The company operates in three business segments: Domestic logistics, International Freight, and Real Estate leasing. The Domestic logistics business operates warehousing and transportation businesses. The International Freight business division is engaged in the packing and customs clearance businesses. The Real Estate leasing division is in the rental business of real estate (buildings, land, etc.), other than logistics facilities. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic logistics business.
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