Nissui (FRA:71N) Gross Margin %: 15.85% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:71N Nissui Corp FRA:71N
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What is Nissui Gross Margin %?

Nissui FRA:71N +1.45% 80 Gross Margin % is 15.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 16.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:71N with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.53. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nissui ranks worse than 73.26% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Nissui's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €209 Mil. Nissui's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,317 Mil. Therefore, Nissui's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.85%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Nissui's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:71N' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.11   Med: 16.18   Max: 21.16
Current: 16.34


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Nissui was 21.16%. The lowest was 15.11%. And the median was 16.18%.

FRA:71N's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
73.26% of 1900 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37 vs FRA:71N: 16.34

Nissui had a gross margin of 15.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nissui was 0.40% per year.


Nissui  (FRA:71N) 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

Nissui had a gross margin of 15.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.


Nissui Gross Margin % Related Terms


Nissui Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nissui'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.

Nissui Gross Margin % Chart

Nissui Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
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Nissui Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.26 16.73 16.13 16.68 15.85

FRA:71N vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nissui'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.


Nissui Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nissui's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nissui's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Nissui Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Nissui's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=829.6 / 5076.446
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5076.446 - 4246.828) / 5076.446
=16.34 %

Nissui's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=208.6 / 1316.502
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1316.502 - 1107.855) / 1316.502
=15.85 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 15.85% mean?
Nissui (FRA:71N) has a Gross Margin % of 15.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nissui and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.18. Over the past decade, Nissui's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.11 to 21.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Nissui ranks #1392 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Nissui's Gross Margin % too high?
Nissui's current Gross Margin % of 15.85% is near median its 10-year median of 16.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.11 to a high of 21.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Nissui's value of 15.85% is 39.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nissui ranks #1392 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nissui has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nissui's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nissui ranks #1392 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nissui in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Nissui's value of 15.85% is 39.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nissui's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.11 to 21.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.18 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Nissui 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,900 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. Nissui's current Gross Margin % of 15.85% is 39.9% 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 Nissui 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. Nissui's current Gross Margin % is 15.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nissui stock overvalued right now?
Nissui (FRA:71N) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.85%. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.53, compared to a current price of €7.00 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.18 and 39.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Nissui's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Nissui (FRA:71N), the current Gross Margin % is 15.85% 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 Nissui (FRA:71N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissui stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.00 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.53.

Key valuation signals for FRA:71N:

  • Gross Margin %: 15.85% (near median its 10-year median of 16.18)
  • GF Value™: €5.53 vs. price of €7.00 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 39.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1392 of 1900)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:71N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nissui Business Description

Other Exchanges 1332:Japan71N:Germany
Address 1-3-1 Nishi-Shinbashi, Nishi-Shinbashi Square, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-8676
Nissui Corp mainly operates in the marine and food product businesses. The company divides its business activities into four segments: the marine products segment, which is engaged in the fishing, processing, and sale of marine products; the food segment, which produces and sells processed food products; the fine segment, which consists of the manufacture and sale of generic pharmaceuticals and health food; and the logistics segment, which is engaged in the cold storage of marine products and cargo transportation. The company also provides construction and repair of ships, marine transportation, and engineering services, and it operates in cosmetics business through its subsidiary. It generates the majority of its revenue from the food segment.
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