Bunkyodo Group Holdings CoTSE:9978 58 Gross Margin % is 29.47% as of Feb. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 26.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:9978 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円48.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks worse than 63.7% on this metric.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) 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
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co had a gross margin of 29.47% 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:9978 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) has a Gross Margin % of 29.47% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 26.64. Over the past decade, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.52 to 28.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #709 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.47% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 26.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.52 to a high of 28.87. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 29.47% is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #709 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #709 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 29.47% is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.52 to 28.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.64 vs. the industry median of 36.37, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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 36.37, 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. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.47% is 19% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 29.47%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 26.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円48.02, compared to a current price of 円45.00 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.47%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 26.64 and 19% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.37. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978), the current Gross Margin % is 29.47% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円45.00 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円48.02.
GuruFocus considers Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9978:
Gross Margin %: 29.47% (11% above median its 10-year median of 26.64)
GF Value™: 円48.02 vs. price of 円45.00 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#709 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd through its subsidiaries operates a chain of bookstores directly and through franchise stores in Tokyo. It sells books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, stationery, games, and hobby goods, as well as rent video products.
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