Demae-Can CoYUMSF -20.32%47 Gross Margin % is 5.36% as of Feb. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 52.13. GuruFocus rates YUMSF with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.38. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Demae-Can Co ranks worse than 97.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Demae-Can Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
YUMSF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.03 Med: 52.13 Max: 70.12
Current: 2.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Demae-Can Co was 70.12%. The lowest was -4.03%. And the median was 52.13%.
YUMSF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 97.21% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs YUMSF: 2.78
Demae-Can Co had a gross margin of 5.36% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Demae-Can Co was 0.00% per year.
Demae-Can Co (OTCPK:YUMSF) 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
Demae-Can Co had a gross margin of 5.36% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Demae-Can Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Demae-Can Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Demae-Can 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.
YUMSF vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Demae-Can 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.
Demae-Can Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Demae-Can Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Demae-Can 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.
Demae-Can Co (YUMSF) has a Gross Margin % of 5.36% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Demae-Can Co and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 52.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Demae-Can Co ranks #1082 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.
Is Demae-Can Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Demae-Can Co's current Gross Margin % of 5.36% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 52.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Demae-Can Co's value of 5.36% is 85.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Demae-Can Co ranks #1082 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Demae-Can Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Demae-Can Co's Gross Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Demae-Can Co ranks #1082 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Demae-Can Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Demae-Can Co's value of 5.36% is 85.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 52.13 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Demae-Can 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. Demae-Can Co's current Gross Margin % of 5.36% is 85.2% 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 Demae-Can 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. Demae-Can Co's current Gross Margin % is 5.36%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 52.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Demae-Can Co stock overvalued right now?
Demae-Can Co (YUMSF) has a current Gross Margin % of 5.36%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.38, compared to a current price of $0.76 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.36%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 52.13 and 85.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Demae-Can Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Demae-Can Co (YUMSF), the current Gross Margin % is 5.36% 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 Demae-Can Co (YUMSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Demae-Can Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.76 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.38.
Key valuation signals for YUMSF:
Gross Margin %: 5.36% (90% below median its 10-year median of 52.13)
GF Value™: $1.38 vs. price of $0.76 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#1082 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YUMSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Demae-Can Co Ltd Ltd operates an Internet store in Japan. The company operates through two business segments including Demae-can Business and Mail Order Business. The Demae-can segment operates a website for the door-to-door delivery service, and the mail order sales segment sells, Shochu to restaurants on the phone.
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