Kose HoldingsKSRYY 71 Gross Margin % is 67.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 72.60. GuruFocus rates KSRYY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.09 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kose Holdings ranks better than 93.79% on this metric.
Kose Holdings Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kose Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KSRYY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.59 Med: 72.6 Max: 75.57
Current: 68.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kose Holdings was 75.57%. The lowest was 68.59%. And the median was 72.60%.
KSRYY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.79% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs KSRYY: 68.59
Kose Holdings had a gross margin of 67.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kose Holdings was -1.20% per year.
Kose Holdings (OTCPK:KSRYY) 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
Kose Holdings had a gross margin of 67.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Kose Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kose Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kose Holdings'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kose Holdings'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.
Kose Holdings Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kose Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kose Holdings'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.
Kose Holdings (KSRYY) has a Gross Margin % of 67.82% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kose Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 72.60. Over the past decade, Kose Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.59 to 75.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Kose Holdings ranks #118 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Kose Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Kose Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 67.82% is near median its 10-year median of 72.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.59 to a high of 75.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Kose Holdings' value of 67.82% is 157.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kose Holdings ranks #118 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kose Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kose Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kose Holdings ranks #118 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kose Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Kose Holdings' value of 67.82% is 157.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kose Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.59 to 75.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.60 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Kose Holdings 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 1,901 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. Kose Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 67.82% is 157.2% 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 Kose Holdings 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. Kose Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 67.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 72.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kose Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kose Holdings (KSRYY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.09, compared to a current price of $6.25 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 72.60 and 157.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Kose Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Kose Holdings (KSRYY), the current Gross Margin % is 67.82% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kose Holdings (KSRYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kose Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.25 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.09.
GuruFocus considers Kose Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KSRYY:
Gross Margin %: 67.82% (near median its 10-year median of 72.60)
GF Value™: $11.09 vs. price of $6.25 (43.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 157.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#118 of 1901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KSRYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kose is Japan's second-largest beauty company, best known for its prestige skincare brands such as Decorte and Albion. Founded in 1946, the company remains under the management of the Kobayashi family. Albion, a fully consolidated subsidiary in which Kose holds a 79.5% stake, operates independently under a separate brand of the Kobayashi family. With a portfolio of 37 brands spanning multiple price points, the group captured approximately 15% of Japan's premium beauty segment in 2024, according to Euromonitor. Japan remains its core market, contributing over 60% of sales, followed by North America (19%) and Asia (13%). The company distributes its products through a diversified channel mix of department stores, specialty retailers, drugstores, travel retail, and e-commerce platforms.
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