Ariake Japan CoAKEJF 76 Gross Margin % is 30.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 34.52. GuruFocus rates AKEJF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.74. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ariake Japan Co ranks better than 60.03% on this metric.
Ariake Japan Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ariake Japan Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AKEJF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.96 Med: 34.52 Max: 36.97
Current: 30.73
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ariake Japan Co was 36.97%. The lowest was 27.96%. And the median was 34.52%.
AKEJF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.03% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs AKEJF: 30.73
Ariake Japan Co had a gross margin of 30.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ariake Japan Co was -3.00% per year.
Ariake Japan Co (OTCPK:AKEJF) 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
Ariake Japan Co had a gross margin of 30.35% 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.
Ariake Japan Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ariake Japan Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ariake Japan 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ariake Japan 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.
Ariake Japan Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ariake Japan Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ariake Japan 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.
Ariake Japan Co (AKEJF) has a Gross Margin % of 30.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ariake Japan Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 34.52. Over the past decade, Ariake Japan Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.96 to 36.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #759 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Ariake Japan Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Ariake Japan Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.35% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 34.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.96 to a high of 36.97. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Ariake Japan Co's value of 30.35% is 15.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #759 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ariake Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ariake Japan Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ariake Japan Co ranks #759 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ariake Japan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Ariake Japan Co's value of 30.35% is 15.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ariake Japan Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.96 to 36.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.52 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Ariake Japan 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,899 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. Ariake Japan Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.35% is 15.1% 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 Ariake Japan Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ariake Japan Co's current Gross Margin % is 30.35%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 34.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ariake Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Ariake Japan Co (AKEJF) has a current Gross Margin % of 30.35%. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.74, compared to a current price of $37.10 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.35%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 34.52 and 15.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Ariake Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Ariake Japan Co (AKEJF), the current Gross Margin % is 30.35% 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 Ariake Japan Co (AKEJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ariake Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.10 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.74.
Key valuation signals for AKEJF:
Gross Margin %: 30.35% (12% below median its 10-year median of 34.52)
GF Value™: $43.74 vs. price of $37.10 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#759 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKEJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ariake Japan Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and sale of natural seasonings, marine products, as well as agricultural and livestock products. The company also provides technical guidance related to its products and manages restaurants. The products are categorized into different uses including products for instant noodle manufacturers such as soup bases; products for hotels and restaurants such as sauces and soup stock; products for food processing companies such as curries, ham, and sausages; and products for export. The company primarily operates in Japan and also owns manufacturing sites in multiple countries such as China, the U.S., Netherlands, France, and Belgium.
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