Shokubun CoTSE:9969 -0.43%57 Gross Margin % is 38.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 38.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:9969 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円238.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, Shokubun Co ranks worse than 61.9% on this metric.
Shokubun Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shokubun Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9969'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.26 Med: 38.44 Max: 40.37
Current: 38.44
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shokubun Co was 40.37%. The lowest was 37.26%. And the median was 38.44%.
TSE:9969's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.9% of 357
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.71
vs TSE:9969: 38.44
Shokubun Co had a gross margin of 38.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shokubun Co was -1.20% per year.
Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) 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
Shokubun Co had a gross margin of 38.03% 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.
Shokubun Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shokubun Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shokubun 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:9969 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Shokubun 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.
Shokubun Co Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shokubun Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shokubun 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.
Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) has a Gross Margin % of 38.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shokubun Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.44. Over the past decade, Shokubun Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.26 to 40.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #221 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Shokubun Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shokubun Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.03% is near median its 10-year median of 38.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.26 to a high of 40.37. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Shokubun Co's value of 38.03% is 16.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #221 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shokubun Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shokubun Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #221 out of 357 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shokubun Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Shokubun Co's value of 38.03% is 16.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Shokubun Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.26 to 40.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.44 vs. the industry median of 45.71, Shokubun 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.71, based on 357 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. Shokubun Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.03% is 16.8% 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 Shokubun Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shokubun Co's current Gross Margin % is 38.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shokubun Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円238.56, compared to a current price of 円233.00 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.44 and 16.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 45.71. Shokubun Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Shokubun Co (TSE:9969), the current Gross Margin % is 38.03% 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 Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shokubun Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円233.00 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円238.56.
GuruFocus considers Shokubun Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9969:
Gross Margin %: 38.03% (near median its 10-year median of 38.44)
GF Value™: 円238.56 vs. price of 円233.00 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.8% below the Restaurants median (#221 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9969 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shokubun Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the delivery of home-use comprehensive food, commercial grocery sales, and consultation management of business meals. It offers various services including menu planning, product development, purchasing business, quality management, delivery of household foodstuffs, balanced nutrition box lunch delivery, and sale of souvenir dishes, gift planning, and tailored dishes according to the season.
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