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Sekichu CoTSE:9976 +1.04%69 Gross Margin % is 30.52% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 30.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:9976 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,197.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sekichu Co ranks worse than 60.74% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sekichu Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,458 Mil. Sekichu Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円8,054 Mil. Therefore, Sekichu Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 30.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sekichu Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9976'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.14 Med: 30.27 Max: 30.97
Current: 30.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sekichu Co was 30.97%. The lowest was 29.14%. And the median was 30.27%.
TSE:9976's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.74% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs TSE:9976: 30.60
Sekichu Co had a gross margin of 30.52% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sekichu Co was 0.00% per year.
Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) 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
Sekichu Co had a gross margin of 30.52% 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.
Sekichu Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sekichu Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sekichu 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:9976 vs HD, LOW, FND: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Sekichu 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.
Sekichu Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sekichu Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sekichu 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.
Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) has a Gross Margin % of 30.52% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sekichu Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.27. Over the past decade, Sekichu Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.14 to 30.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #676 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Sekichu Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sekichu Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.52% is near median its 10-year median of 30.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.14 to a high of 30.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Sekichu Co's value of 30.52% is 15.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #676 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sekichu Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sekichu Co's Gross Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sekichu Co ranks #676 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sekichu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Sekichu Co's value of 30.52% is 15.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sekichu Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.14 to 30.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.27 vs. the industry median of 36.25, Sekichu 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 36.25, 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. Sekichu Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.52% is 15.8% 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 Sekichu Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sekichu Co's current Gross Margin % is 30.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sekichu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,197.54, compared to a current price of 円1,073.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.27 and 15.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Sekichu Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976), the current Gross Margin % is 30.52% 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 Sekichu Co (TSE:9976) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sekichu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,073.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,197.54.
GuruFocus considers Sekichu Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9976:
Gross Margin %: 30.52% (near median its 10-year median of 30.27)
GF Value™: 円1,197.54 vs. price of 円1,073.00 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#676 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9976 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sekichu Co Ltd operates do-it-yourself stores, which provide wood, household items, housing materials, paints, gardening, plants, exteriors, and pet supplies. It also provides utensils, car articles, bicycles, and sports and leisure-time articles. The company operates in two segments, which include the Home Center Business handles a wide range of lifestyle-related products, including DIY supplies, household goods, car accessories, bicycles, leisure goods, and more. The Real Estate Leasing Business involves leasing real estate owned and managed by the company, as well as planning, constructing, and managing commercial facilities.
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