House Foods GroupHOFJF 78 Gross Margin % is 38.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 37.93. GuruFocus rates HOFJF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.59. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, House Foods Group ranks better than 71.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for House Foods Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HOFJF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.59 Med: 37.93 Max: 45.55
Current: 37.26
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of House Foods Group was 45.55%. The lowest was 35.59%. And the median was 37.93%.
HOFJF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.56% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs HOFJF: 37.26
House Foods Group had a gross margin of 38.18% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for House Foods Group was -0.50% per year.
House Foods Group (OTCPK:HOFJF) 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
House Foods Group had a gross margin of 38.18% 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.
House Foods Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
House Foods Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for House Foods Group'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, House Foods Group'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.
House Foods Group Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, House Foods Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where House Foods Group'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.
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a Gross Margin % of 38.18% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on House Foods Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.93. Over the past decade, House Foods Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.59 to 45.55. According to the industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #541 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is House Foods Group's Gross Margin % too high?
House Foods Group's current Gross Margin % of 38.18% is near median its 10-year median of 37.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.59 to a high of 45.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. House Foods Group's value of 38.18% is 44.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #541 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, House Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does House Foods Group's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, House Foods Group ranks #541 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts House Foods Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. House Foods Group's value of 38.18% is 44.8% above this benchmark. Historically, House Foods Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.59 to 45.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.93 vs. the industry median of 26.37, House Foods Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 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. House Foods Group's current Gross Margin % of 38.18% is 44.8% 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 House Foods Group 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. House Foods Group's current Gross Margin % is 38.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is House Foods Group stock overvalued right now?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a current Gross Margin % of 38.18%. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.59, compared to a current price of $19.36 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.93 and 44.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. House Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF), the current Gross Margin % is 38.18% 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, House Foods Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.36 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.59.
Key valuation signals for HOFJF:
Gross Margin %: 38.18% (near median its 10-year median of 37.93)
GF Value™: $16.59 vs. price of $19.36 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#541 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOFJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
House Foods Group Inc is a Japan-based company which produces and sells processed foods including curry roux, and spices. It also diversifies into snacks, instant noodles, and retort pouch products. The company's segments include Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business, Health Food Business, International Food Business. The Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business contributes to the majority of the company's revenue.
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