Workman CoWKISF 95 Gross Margin % is 34.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 37.31. GuruFocus rates WKISF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.00. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Workman Co ranks better than 53.19% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Workman Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $79 Mil. Workman Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $230 Mil. Therefore, Workman Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Workman Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WKISF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.89 Med: 37.31 Max: 39.61
Current: 37.92
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Workman Co was 39.61%. The lowest was 34.89%. And the median was 37.31%.
WKISF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.19% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs WKISF: 37.92
Workman Co had a gross margin of 34.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Workman Co was -1.00% per year.
Workman Co (OTCPK:WKISF) 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
Workman Co had a gross margin of 34.25% 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.
Workman Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Workman Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Workman 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.
WKISF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Workman 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.
Workman Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Workman Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Workman 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.
Workman Co (WKISF) has a Gross Margin % of 34.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Workman Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.31. Over the past decade, Workman Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.89 to 39.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Workman Co ranks #521 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Workman Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Workman Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.25% is near median its 10-year median of 37.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.89 to a high of 39.61. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Workman Co's value of 34.25% is 5.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Workman Co ranks #521 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Workman Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Workman Co's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Workman Co ranks #521 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Workman Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Workman Co's value of 34.25% is 5.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Workman Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.89 to 39.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.31 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Workman 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 36.26, 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. Workman Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.25% is 5.5% 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 Workman Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Workman Co's current Gross Margin % is 34.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Workman Co stock overvalued right now?
Workman Co (WKISF) has a current Gross Margin % of 34.25%. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.00, compared to a current price of $40.01 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.31 and 5.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Workman Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 Workman Co (WKISF), the current Gross Margin % is 34.25% 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 Workman Co (WKISF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Workman Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.01 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.00.
Key valuation signals for WKISF:
Gross Margin %: 34.25% (near median its 10-year median of 37.31)
GF Value™: $36.00 vs. price of $40.01 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#521 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WKISF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Workman Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in operating franchise stores and directly-operated stores providing working wear, casual wear, family clothing, footwear and working-related items. The company provides family clothing, including inner wears, socks, soldier socks, hats, towels and aprons; casual wear, including polo shirts, T-shirts, high neck shirts and blouses; working wear, including working jumpers, working pants, boiler suits and tobifuku; footwear, including safety shoes, safety sneakers, rubber-soled socks, boots and cloth shoes.
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