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Toshin Holdings CoTSE:9444 +0.87%38 Gross Margin % is 18.03% as of Oct. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 16.61. GuruFocus rates TSE:9444 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of 円652.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,119 Retail - Cyclical companies, Toshin Holdings Co ranks worse than 80.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Toshin Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9444'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.42 Med: 16.61 Max: 24.14
Current: 18.83
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Toshin Holdings Co was 24.14%. The lowest was 12.42%. And the median was 16.61%.
TSE:9444's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.07% of 1119
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.29
vs TSE:9444: 18.83
Toshin Holdings Co had a gross margin of 18.03% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Toshin Holdings Co was 5.40% per year.
Toshin Holdings Co (TSE:9444) 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
Toshin Holdings Co had a gross margin of 18.03% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => 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.
Toshin Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Toshin Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Toshin Holdings 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:9444 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Toshin Holdings 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.
Toshin Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Toshin Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Toshin Holdings 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.
Toshin Holdings Co (TSE:9444) has a Gross Margin % of 18.03% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Toshin Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.61. Over the past decade, Toshin Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.42 to 24.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Toshin Holdings Co ranks #896 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is Toshin Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Toshin Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.03% is near median its 10-year median of 16.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.42 to a high of 24.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Toshin Holdings Co's value of 18.03% is 50.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Toshin Holdings Co ranks #896 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Toshin Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Toshin Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Toshin Holdings Co ranks #896 out of 1119 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Toshin Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Toshin Holdings Co's value of 18.03% is 50.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Toshin Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.42 to 24.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.61 vs. the industry median of 36.29, Toshin Holdings 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 36.29, based on 1,119 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. Toshin Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.03% is 50.3% 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 Toshin Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Toshin Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Toshin Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toshin Holdings Co (TSE:9444) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円652.03, compared to a current price of 円233.00 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.61 and 50.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.29. Toshin Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 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 Toshin Holdings Co (TSE:9444), the current Gross Margin % is 18.03% as of Oct. 2025. 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 Toshin Holdings Co (TSE:9444) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Toshin Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円233.00 is trading 64.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円652.03.
GuruFocus considers Toshin Holdings Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9444:
Gross Margin %: 18.03% (near median its 10-year median of 16.61)
GF Value™: 円652.03 vs. price of 円233.00 (64.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#896 of 1119)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9444 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Toshin Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the sale of mobile phone and other communication equipment. It also offers leasing and sale of real estate properties, provides asset management services, operates golf courses and restaurants, sales drinking water. Its other business includes OA equipment sales, air conditioner sales, drinking water sales, rental conference room operation, golfers salon management.
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