Marudai Food CoFRA:MFL 53 Gross Margin % is 15.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 16.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:MFL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.83. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Marudai Food Co ranks worse than 72.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marudai Food Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MFL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.73 Med: 16.19 Max: 23.22
Current: 16.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Marudai Food Co was 23.22%. The lowest was 13.73%. And the median was 16.19%.
FRA:MFL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.65% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs FRA:MFL: 16.59
Marudai Food Co had a gross margin of 15.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Marudai Food Co was 2.00% per year.
Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL) 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
Marudai Food Co had a gross margin of 15.26% 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.
Marudai Food Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Marudai Food Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marudai Food 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, Marudai Food 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.
Marudai Food Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Marudai Food Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marudai Food 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.
Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL) has a Gross Margin % of 15.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marudai Food Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.19. Over the past decade, Marudai Food Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.73 to 23.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Marudai Food Co ranks #1381 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Marudai Food Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Marudai Food Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.26% is near median its 10-year median of 16.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.73 to a high of 23.22. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Marudai Food Co's value of 15.26% is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marudai Food Co ranks #1381 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marudai Food Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marudai Food Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Marudai Food Co ranks #1381 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Marudai Food Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Marudai Food Co's value of 15.26% is 42.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Marudai Food Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.73 to 23.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.19 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Marudai Food Co 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 1,901 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. Marudai Food Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.26% is 42.1% 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 Marudai Food 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. Marudai Food Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marudai Food Co stock overvalued right now?
Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.26%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.83, compared to a current price of €3.48 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.19 and 42.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Marudai Food Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL), the current Gross Margin % is 15.26% 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 Marudai Food Co (FRA:MFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marudai Food Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.48 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.83.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MFL:
Gross Margin %: 15.26% (near median its 10-year median of 16.19)
GF Value™: €2.83 vs. price of €3.48 (23% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1381 of 1901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marudai Food Co Ltd is a food manufacturing company, which through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of hams and sausages, including bone-less hams, bacon, wiener sausages, fish hams and sausages.
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