CookpadCKPDY -7.04%46 Gross Margin % is 98.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 96.91. GuruFocus rates CKPDY with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Interactive Media companies, Cookpad ranks better than 87.53% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cookpad's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $8.20 Mil. Cookpad's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $8.31 Mil. Therefore, Cookpad's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 98.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cookpad's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CKPDY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 95.03 Med: 96.91 Max: 99.17
Current: 98.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cookpad was 99.17%. The lowest was 95.03%. And the median was 96.91%.
CKPDY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.53% of 497
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 62.58
vs CKPDY: 98.77
Cookpad had a gross margin of 98.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cookpad was 0.70% per year.
Cookpad (OTCPK:CKPDY) 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
Cookpad had a gross margin of 98.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Cookpad Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cookpad Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cookpad'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.
CKPDY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cookpad'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.
Cookpad Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cookpad's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cookpad'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.
Cookpad (CKPDY) has a Gross Margin % of 98.71% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cookpad and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 96.91. Over the past decade, Cookpad's Gross Margin % has ranged from 95.03 to 99.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Cookpad ranks #62 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Cookpad's Gross Margin % too high?
Cookpad's current Gross Margin % of 98.71% is near median its 10-year median of 96.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 95.03 to a high of 99.17. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Cookpad's value of 98.71% is 57.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cookpad ranks #62 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cookpad has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cookpad's Gross Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cookpad ranks #62 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cookpad in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Cookpad's value of 98.71% is 57.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Cookpad's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 95.03 to 99.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.91 vs. the industry median of 62.58, Cookpad 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 62.58, based on 497 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. Cookpad's current Gross Margin % of 98.71% is 57.7% 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 Cookpad and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 62.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cookpad's current Gross Margin % is 98.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 96.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cookpad stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cookpad (CKPDY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.98, compared to a current price of $0.72 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 98.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 96.91 and 57.7% above the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. Cookpad's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Cookpad (CKPDY), the current Gross Margin % is 98.71% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Cookpad (CKPDY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cookpad stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.72 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.98.
GuruFocus considers Cookpad to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CKPDY:
Gross Margin %: 98.71% (near median its 10-year median of 96.91)
GF Value™: $0.98 vs. price of $0.72 (26.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.7% above the Interactive Media median (#62 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CKPDY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cookpad Inc is a Japanese Internet company that specializes in the sharing of user-created food recipes. The company operates Cookpad, Japan's recipe-sharing site, which allows users to upload and browse recipes. The company offers various services to its online users, such as professional recipes, discussion boards, cooking lessons, weight-loss advice, and home food-delivery services The company expanded outside of Japan, where it still generates the majority of its revenue. Cookpad now also operates in Indonesia, the Philippines, South America, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
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