Kanseki CoTSE:9903 +0.33%63 Gross Margin % is 27.61% as of Feb. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 30.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:9903 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円869.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kanseki Co ranks worse than 66.13% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kanseki Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,016 Mil. Kanseki Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円18,167 Mil. Therefore, Kanseki Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 27.61%.
Warning Sign:
Kanseki Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kanseki Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9903'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.86 Med: 30.2 Max: 30.85
Current: 27.9
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kanseki Co was 30.85%. The lowest was 23.86%. And the median was 30.20%.
TSE:9903's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.13% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.29
vs TSE:9903: 27.90
Kanseki Co had a gross margin of 27.61% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kanseki Co was -2.80% per year.
Kanseki Co (TSE:9903) 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
Kanseki Co had a gross margin of 27.61% 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.
Kanseki Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kanseki Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kanseki 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:9903 vs HD, LOW, FND: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Kanseki 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.
Kanseki Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kanseki Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kanseki 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.
Kanseki Co (TSE:9903) has a Gross Margin % of 27.61% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kanseki Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.20. Over the past decade, Kanseki Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.86 to 30.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Kanseki Co ranks #736 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Kanseki Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kanseki Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.61% is near median its 10-year median of 30.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.86 to a high of 30.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Kanseki Co's value of 27.61% is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kanseki Co ranks #736 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kanseki Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kanseki Co's Gross Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kanseki Co ranks #736 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kanseki Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Kanseki Co's value of 27.61% is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kanseki Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.86 to 30.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.20 vs. the industry median of 36.29, Kanseki 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 1,113 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. Kanseki Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.61% is 23.9% 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 Kanseki 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. Kanseki Co's current Gross Margin % is 27.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kanseki Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanseki Co (TSE:9903) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円869.21, compared to a current price of 円912.00 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.20 and 23.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.29. Kanseki Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Kanseki Co (TSE:9903), the current Gross Margin % is 27.61% 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 Kanseki Co (TSE:9903) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanseki Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円912.00 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円869.21.
GuruFocus considers Kanseki Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9903:
Gross Margin %: 27.61% (near median its 10-year median of 30.20)
GF Value™: 円869.21 vs. price of 円912.00 (4.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#736 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9903 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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