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Higashimaru CoFSE:2058 -1.39%57 Gross Margin % is 20.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 19.13. GuruFocus rates FSE:2058 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,012.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Higashimaru Co ranks worse than 62.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Higashimaru Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:2058'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.93 Med: 19.13 Max: 21.44
Current: 20.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Higashimaru Co was 21.44%. The lowest was 16.93%. And the median was 19.13%.
FSE:2058's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.84% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs FSE:2058: 20.59
Higashimaru Co had a gross margin of 20.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Higashimaru Co was 0.10% per year.
Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) 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
Higashimaru Co had a gross margin of 20.81% 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.
Higashimaru Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Higashimaru Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Higashimaru 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.
FSE:2058 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Higashimaru 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.
Higashimaru Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Higashimaru Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Higashimaru 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.
Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) has a Gross Margin % of 20.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Higashimaru Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.13. Over the past decade, Higashimaru Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.93 to 21.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Higashimaru Co ranks #1199 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Higashimaru Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Higashimaru Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.81% is near median its 10-year median of 19.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.93 to a high of 21.44. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Higashimaru Co's value of 20.81% is 21% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Higashimaru Co ranks #1199 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Higashimaru Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Higashimaru Co's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Higashimaru Co ranks #1199 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Higashimaru Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Higashimaru Co's value of 20.81% is 21% below this benchmark. Historically, Higashimaru Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.93 to 21.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.13 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Higashimaru 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 26.35, based on 1,908 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. Higashimaru Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.81% is 21% 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 Higashimaru Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Higashimaru Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Higashimaru Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,012.11, compared to a current price of 円991.00 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.13 and 21% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Higashimaru Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058), the current Gross Margin % is 20.81% 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 Higashimaru Co (FSE:2058) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Higashimaru Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円991.00 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,012.11.
GuruFocus considers Higashimaru Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:2058:
Gross Margin %: 20.81% (near median its 10-year median of 19.13)
GF Value™: 円1,012.11 vs. price of 円991.00 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1199 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:2058 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Higashimaru Co Ltd produces, sells and exports food products. It has a fisheries business and food business. Its fisheries business engaged in the production and sale of yellowtail feeds and mixed feeds for various fish farms. The company offers formula feeds for fish culture and also provides instant noodles, noodle dishes, noodle soups, wheat noodles, snacks, and fruit juices, among others.
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