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Juntendo CoTSE:9835 +0.40%58 Gross Margin % is 31.27% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 31.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:9835 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円507.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, Juntendo Co ranks worse than 58.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Juntendo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9835'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.75 Med: 31.6 Max: 32.24
Current: 31.66
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Juntendo Co was 32.24%. The lowest was 30.75%. And the median was 31.60%.
TSE:9835's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.54% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs TSE:9835: 31.66
Juntendo Co had a gross margin of 31.27% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Juntendo Co was -0.50% per year.
Juntendo Co (TSE:9835) 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
Juntendo Co had a gross margin of 31.27% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Juntendo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Juntendo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Juntendo 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:9835 vs HD, LOW, FND: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Juntendo 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.
Juntendo Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Juntendo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Juntendo 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.
Juntendo Co (TSE:9835) has a Gross Margin % of 31.27% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Juntendo Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.60. Over the past decade, Juntendo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.75 to 32.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Juntendo Co ranks #651 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Juntendo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Juntendo Co's current Gross Margin % of 31.27% is near median its 10-year median of 31.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.75 to a high of 32.24. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Juntendo Co's value of 31.27% is 13.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Juntendo Co ranks #651 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Juntendo Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Juntendo Co's Gross Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Juntendo Co ranks #651 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Juntendo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Juntendo Co's value of 31.27% is 13.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Juntendo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.75 to 32.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.60 vs. the industry median of 36.24, Juntendo 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 36.24, based on 1,112 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. Juntendo Co's current Gross Margin % of 31.27% is 13.7% 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 Juntendo Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Juntendo Co's current Gross Margin % is 31.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Juntendo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Juntendo Co (TSE:9835) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円507.36, compared to a current price of 円506.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.60 and 13.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.24. Juntendo Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Juntendo Co (TSE:9835), the current Gross Margin % is 31.27% as of Feb. 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 Juntendo Co (TSE:9835) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Juntendo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円506.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円507.36.
GuruFocus considers Juntendo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9835:
Gross Margin %: 31.27% (near median its 10-year median of 31.60)
GF Value™: 円507.36 vs. price of 円506.00 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#651 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9835 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Juntendo Co Ltd is a Japanese company that is engaged in the retail trade that develops drug stores and book centers and focuses on home centers that provides housing related products.
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