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Yamada Holdings CoYMDAF 66 Gross Margin % is 19.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 28.30. GuruFocus rates YMDAF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.43. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, Yamada Holdings Co ranks worse than 68.71% on this metric.
Yamada Holdings Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yamada Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
YMDAF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.11 Med: 28.3 Max: 29.73
Current: 26.11
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Yamada Holdings Co was 29.73%. The lowest was 26.11%. And the median was 28.30%.
YMDAF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.71% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs YMDAF: 26.11
Yamada Holdings Co had a gross margin of 19.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Yamada Holdings Co was -2.00% per year.
Yamada Holdings Co (OTCPK:YMDAF) 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
Yamada Holdings Co had a gross margin of 19.67% 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.
Yamada Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yamada Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yamada 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.
YMDAF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Yamada 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.
Yamada Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yamada Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamada 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.
Yamada Holdings Co (YMDAF) has a Gross Margin % of 19.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yamada Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 28.30. Over the past decade, Yamada Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.11 to 29.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamada Holdings Co ranks #764 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is Yamada Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Yamada Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.67% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 28.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.11 to a high of 29.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Yamada Holdings Co's value of 19.67% is 45.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamada Holdings Co ranks #764 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamada Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamada Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Yamada Holdings Co ranks #764 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Yamada Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Yamada Holdings Co's value of 19.67% is 45.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Yamada Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.11 to 29.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.30 vs. the industry median of 36.24, Yamada 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 36.24, based on 1,112 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. Yamada Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.67% is 45.7% 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 Yamada Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamada Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 19.67%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 28.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamada Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Yamada Holdings Co (YMDAF) has a current Gross Margin % of 19.67%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.43, compared to a current price of $3.16 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.67%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 28.30 and 45.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.24. Yamada Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 Yamada Holdings Co (YMDAF), the current Gross Margin % is 19.67% 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 Yamada Holdings Co (YMDAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamada Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.16 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.43.
Key valuation signals for YMDAF:
Gross Margin %: 19.67% (30% below median its 10-year median of 28.30)
GF Value™: $2.43 vs. price of $3.16 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#764 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YMDAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamada Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the sale of electrical equipment, housing and construction, finance, and environment-related products and services. The company operates through four reportable segments. The Electric segment sells home appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, computers, and mobile phones, as well as home renovation and furniture products. The Residential Construction segment sells and constructs mainly detached houses and manufactures home-related appliances such as baths and kitchens. The Finance segment offers financial products, including insurance, settlement, and life planning services. The Environment segment focuses on the reuse and recycling of home appliances and computers. It generates majority of its revenue from the Electric segment.
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