Yamato Holdings CoYATRF +18.23%66 Gross Margin % is 1.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 5.96. GuruFocus rates YATRF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.47. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, Yamato Holdings Co ranks worse than 91.17% on this metric.
Yamato Holdings Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -14.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yamato Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
YATRF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.97 Med: 5.96 Max: 9.28
Current: 4.76
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Yamato Holdings Co was 9.28%. The lowest was 3.97%. And the median was 5.96%.
YATRF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.17% of 985
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs YATRF: 4.76
Yamato Holdings Co had a gross margin of 1.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Yamato Holdings Co was -14.60% per year.
Yamato Holdings Co (OTCPK:YATRF) 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
Yamato Holdings Co had a gross margin of 1.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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.
Yamato Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yamato Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yamato Holdings 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.
YATRF vs ODFL, XPO, SAIA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Yamato 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.
Yamato Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Yamato Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamato 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.
Yamato Holdings Co (YATRF) has a Gross Margin % of 1.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yamato Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 5.96. Over the past decade, Yamato Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.97 to 9.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamato Holdings Co ranks #898 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Yamato Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Yamato Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 1.25% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 5.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.97 to a high of 9.28. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Yamato Holdings Co's value of 1.25% is 93.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamato Holdings Co ranks #898 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yamato Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamato Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Yamato Holdings Co ranks #898 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Yamato Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Yamato Holdings Co's value of 1.25% is 93.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Yamato Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.97 to 9.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.96 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Yamato 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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. Yamato Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 1.25% is 93.9% 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 Yamato Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamato Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 1.25%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 5.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamato Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Yamato Holdings Co (YATRF) has a current Gross Margin % of 1.25%. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.47, compared to a current price of $13.35 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 1.25%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 5.96 and 93.9% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Yamato Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Yamato Holdings Co (YATRF), the current Gross Margin % is 1.25% 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 Yamato Holdings Co (YATRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamato Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.35 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.47.
Key valuation signals for YATRF:
Gross Margin %: 1.25% (79% below median its 10-year median of 5.96)
GF Value™: $17.47 vs. price of $13.35 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.9% below the Transportation median (#898 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YATRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamato Holdings Co Ltd provides logistics and shipping services in Japan and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Contract Logistics Business, Express Business, Global Business, Mobility Business, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Express Business segment. It also offers shared services, which include highway transportation and personnel placement.
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