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Nissin Foods CoFRA:4NS 64 Gross Margin % is 32.18% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 32.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:4NS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,905 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nissin Foods Co ranks better than 67.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nissin Foods Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4NS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.53 Med: 32.88 Max: 39.59
Current: 34.89
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nissin Foods Co was 39.59%. The lowest was 30.53%. And the median was 32.88%.
FRA:4NS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.77% of 1905
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36
vs FRA:4NS: 34.89
Nissin Foods Co had a gross margin of 32.18% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nissin Foods Co was 1.60% per year.
Nissin Foods Co (FRA:4NS) 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
Nissin Foods Co had a gross margin of 32.18% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Nissin Foods Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nissin Foods Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nissin Foods 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, Nissin Foods 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.
Nissin Foods Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nissin Foods Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nissin Foods 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.
Nissin Foods Co (FRA:4NS) has a Gross Margin % of 32.18% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nissin Foods Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.88. Over the past decade, Nissin Foods Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.53 to 39.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Nissin Foods Co ranks #614 out of 1905 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Nissin Foods Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nissin Foods Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.18% is near median its 10-year median of 32.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.53 to a high of 39.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Nissin Foods Co's value of 32.18% is 22.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nissin Foods Co ranks #614 out of 1905 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nissin Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nissin Foods Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nissin Foods Co ranks #614 out of 1905 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nissin Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Nissin Foods Co's value of 32.18% is 22.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nissin Foods Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.53 to 39.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.88 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Nissin Foods 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 26.36, based on 1,905 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. Nissin Foods Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.18% is 22.1% 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 Nissin Foods Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nissin Foods Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nissin Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissin Foods Co (FRA:4NS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.67, compared to a current price of €0.72 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.88 and 22.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Nissin Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Nissin Foods Co (FRA:4NS), the current Gross Margin % is 32.18% 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 Nissin Foods Co (FRA:4NS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissin Foods Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.72 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.67.
GuruFocus considers Nissin Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4NS:
Gross Margin %: 32.18% (near median its 10-year median of 32.88)
GF Value™: €0.67 vs. price of €0.72 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#614 of 1905)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4NS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nissin Foods Co Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company. The company produces and sells instant noodles, frozen food, retort foods, beverage products, and snacks in Hong Kong and China. It sells its products under the brand names NISSIN, DOLL, Cup Noodles, Doll Instant Noodle, and Fuku. The company's segments include Hong Kong and other regions (including Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan, and Australia) and Mainland China. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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