Zensho Holdings CoZSHOF 77 Gross Margin % is 54.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 55.66. GuruFocus rates ZSHOF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.06. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 358 Restaurants companies, Zensho Holdings Co ranks better than 60.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zensho Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZSHOF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.79 Med: 55.66 Max: 57.54
Current: 54.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Zensho Holdings Co was 57.54%. The lowest was 52.79%. And the median was 55.66%.
ZSHOF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.89% of 358
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.685
vs ZSHOF: 54.30
Zensho Holdings Co had a gross margin of 54.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zensho Holdings Co was -0.40% per year.
Zensho Holdings Co (OTCPK:ZSHOF) 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
Zensho Holdings Co had a gross margin of 54.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Zensho Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zensho Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zensho 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.
ZSHOF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Zensho 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.
Zensho Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zensho Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zensho 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.
Zensho Holdings Co (ZSHOF) has a Gross Margin % of 54.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zensho Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.66. Over the past decade, Zensho Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.79 to 57.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Zensho Holdings Co ranks #140 out of 358 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Zensho Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Zensho Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 54.59% is near median its 10-year median of 55.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.79 to a high of 57.54. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Zensho Holdings Co's value of 54.59% is 19.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zensho Holdings Co ranks #140 out of 358 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zensho Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zensho Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Zensho Holdings Co ranks #140 out of 358 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Zensho Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Zensho Holdings Co's value of 54.59% is 19.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Zensho Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.79 to 57.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.66 vs. the industry median of 45.69, Zensho Holdings Co has consistently been above 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.69, based on 358 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. Zensho Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 54.59% is 19.5% above 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 Zensho Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zensho Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 54.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zensho Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Zensho Holdings Co (ZSHOF) has a current Gross Margin % of 54.59%. The stock's GF Value™ is $71.06, compared to a current price of $56.08 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.66 and 19.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.69. Zensho Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Zensho Holdings Co (ZSHOF), the current Gross Margin % is 54.59% 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 Zensho Holdings Co (ZSHOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zensho Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $56.08 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.06.
Key valuation signals for ZSHOF:
Gross Margin %: 54.59% (near median its 10-year median of 55.66)
GF Value™: $71.06 vs. price of $56.08 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.5% above the Restaurants median (#140 of 358)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZSHOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zensho Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged management of food service chain restaurants and the development of sales systems and food processing systems. It operates a wide range of food-related businesses through segments including Global Sukiya, Global Hama Sushi, Global Fast Food, Restaurant, and Retail. The group manages the domestic and international expansion of the beef bowl chain Sukiya and the sushi chain Hamazushi, develops various fast-food businesses, operates restaurants in Japan and overseas, and manages supermarkets and related retail operations.
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