Sekido CoTSE:9878 49 Gross Margin % is 22.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 25.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:9878 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円375.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sekido Co ranks worse than 70.68% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sekido Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円663 Mil. Sekido Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,921 Mil. Therefore, Sekido Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sekido Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9878'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.18 Med: 25.15 Max: 33.17
Current: 24.71
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sekido Co was 33.17%. The lowest was 17.18%. And the median was 25.15%.
TSE:9878's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.68% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs TSE:9878: 24.71
Sekido Co had a gross margin of 22.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sekido Co was 0.90% per year.
Sekido Co (TSE:9878) 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
Sekido Co had a gross margin of 22.69% 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.
Sekido Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sekido Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sekido 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:9878 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Sekido 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.
Sekido Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sekido Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sekido 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.
Sekido Co (TSE:9878) has a Gross Margin % of 22.69% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sekido Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 25.15. Over the past decade, Sekido Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.18 to 33.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekido Co ranks #786 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Sekido Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sekido Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.69% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 25.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.18 to a high of 33.17. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Sekido Co's value of 22.69% is 37.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekido Co ranks #786 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sekido Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekido Co's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sekido Co ranks #786 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sekido Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Sekido Co's value of 22.69% is 37.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sekido Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.18 to 33.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.15 vs. the industry median of 36.24, Sekido 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. Sekido Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.69% is 37.4% 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 Sekido 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. Sekido Co's current Gross Margin % is 22.69%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 25.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekido Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekido Co (TSE:9878) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円375.27, compared to a current price of 円413.00 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.69%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 25.15 and 37.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.24. Sekido Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Sekido Co (TSE:9878), the current Gross Margin % is 22.69% 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 Sekido Co (TSE:9878) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekido Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円413.00 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円375.27.
GuruFocus considers Sekido Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9878:
Gross Margin %: 22.69% (10% below median its 10-year median of 25.15)
GF Value™: 円375.27 vs. price of 円413.00 (10.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#786 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sekido Co Ltd is a Japanese company that operates as a apparel store. The company is engaged in selling products like brand bags, wallets, watches, and jewellery.
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