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Marutongyo CoFSE:7894 66 Gross Margin % is 14.12% as of Feb. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 17.62. GuruFocus rates FSE:7894 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,048.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Packaging & Containers companies, Marutongyo Co ranks worse than 70.95% on this metric.
Maruto Sangyo Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marutongyo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:7894'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.84 Med: 17.62 Max: 18.8
Current: 15.54
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Marutongyo Co was 18.80%. The lowest was 14.84%. And the median was 17.62%.
FSE:7894's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.95% of 389
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.53
vs FSE:7894: 15.54
Marutongyo Co had a gross margin of 14.12% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Marutongyo Co was -4.70% per year.
Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894) 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
Marutongyo Co had a gross margin of 14.12% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Marutongyo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Marutongyo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marutongyo 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:7894 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Marutongyo 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.
Marutongyo Co Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marutongyo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marutongyo 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.
Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894) has a Gross Margin % of 14.12% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marutongyo Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 17.62. Over the past decade, Marutongyo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.84 to 18.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Marutongyo Co ranks #276 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Marutongyo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Marutongyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.12% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 17.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.84 to a high of 18.80. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.53. Marutongyo Co's value of 14.12% is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marutongyo Co ranks #276 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marutongyo Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marutongyo Co's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Marutongyo Co ranks #276 out of 389 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Marutongyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.53. Marutongyo Co's value of 14.12% is 34.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Marutongyo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.84 to 18.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.62 vs. the industry median of 21.53, Marutongyo 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.53, based on 389 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. Marutongyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.12% is 34.4% 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 Marutongyo Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marutongyo Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.12%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 17.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marutongyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,048.99, compared to a current price of 円2,160.00 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.12%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 17.62 and 34.4% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.53. Marutongyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894), the current Gross Margin % is 14.12% as of Feb. 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 Marutongyo Co (FSE:7894) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marutongyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,160.00 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,048.99.
GuruFocus considers Marutongyo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:7894:
Gross Margin %: 14.12% (20% below median its 10-year median of 17.62)
GF Value™: 円2,048.99 vs. price of 円2,160.00 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% below the Packaging & Containers median (#276 of 389)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:7894 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maruto Sangyo Co Ltd produces and sells laminated films and paper products for the packaging companies in Japan. It is also engaged in photogravure printing and bag-making, photogravure cylinder making, sales of paper packaging, packing paper, and label stickers, plastic molding products, and packing materials. It also sells packaging machinery and industrial machinery, agricultural-related materials, and horticultural equipment.
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