Cotta CoFSE:3359 12 Gross Margin % is 29.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 35.14. GuruFocus rates FSE:3359 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of 円844.02. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Cotta Co ranks better than 70.18% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cotta Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,515 Mil. Cotta Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,419 Mil. Therefore, Cotta Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.87%.
Warning Sign:
Cotta Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cotta Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:3359'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.37 Med: 35.14 Max: 41.92
Current: 29.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cotta Co was 41.92%. The lowest was 29.37%. And the median was 35.14%.
FSE:3359's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.18% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs FSE:3359: 29.37
Cotta Co had a gross margin of 29.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cotta Co was -6.80% per year.
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) 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
Cotta Co had a gross margin of 29.87% 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.
Cotta Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cotta Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cotta 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:3359 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cotta 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.
Cotta Co Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cotta Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cotta 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.
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a Gross Margin % of 29.87% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cotta Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 35.14. Over the past decade, Cotta Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.37 to 41.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #113 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Cotta Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Cotta Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.87% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 35.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.37 to a high of 41.92. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Cotta Co's value of 29.87% is 40.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #113 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cotta Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cotta Co's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #113 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Cotta Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Cotta Co's value of 29.87% is 40.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cotta Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.37 to 41.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.14 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Cotta 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. Cotta Co's current Gross Margin % of 29.87% is 40.4% 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 Cotta Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cotta Co's current Gross Margin % is 29.87%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 35.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cotta Co stock overvalued right now?
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a current Gross Margin % of 29.87%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円844.02, compared to a current price of 円369.00 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.87%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 35.14 and 40.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Cotta Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359), the current Gross Margin % is 29.87% 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cotta Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円369.00 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円844.02.
Key valuation signals for FSE:3359:
Gross Margin %: 29.87% (15% below median its 10-year median of 35.14)
GF Value™: 円844.02 vs. price of 円369.00 (56.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#113 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cotta Co Ltd manufactures and sells confectionery food materials and food packaging materials in Japan. It offers cake boxes, handbags, wrapping paper, ribbons, freshness preserving agents, and confectionery materials such as butter and flour. The company serves candy stores, bakeries, and individuals.
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