Milbon CoMIOFF 78 Gross Margin % is 63.53% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 65.42. GuruFocus rates MIOFF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.52. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Milbon Co ranks better than 91.64% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Milbon Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $61.3 Mil. Milbon Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $96.4 Mil. Therefore, Milbon Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 63.53%.
Warning Sign:
Milbon Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Milbon Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIOFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.82 Med: 65.42 Max: 68.99
Current: 62.83
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Milbon Co was 68.99%. The lowest was 61.82%. And the median was 65.42%.
MIOFF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.64% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs MIOFF: 62.83
Milbon Co had a gross margin of 63.53% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Milbon Co was -1.10% per year.
Milbon Co (OTCPK:MIOFF) 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
Milbon Co had a gross margin of 63.53% 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.
Milbon Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Milbon Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Milbon 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Milbon 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.
Milbon Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Milbon Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Milbon 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.
Milbon Co (MIOFF) has a Gross Margin % of 63.53% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Milbon Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.42. Over the past decade, Milbon Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.82 to 68.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Milbon Co ranks #159 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Milbon Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Milbon Co's current Gross Margin % of 63.53% is near median its 10-year median of 65.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.82 to a high of 68.99. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Milbon Co's value of 63.53% is 140.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Milbon Co ranks #159 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Milbon Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Milbon Co's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Milbon Co ranks #159 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Milbon Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Milbon Co's value of 63.53% is 140.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Milbon Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.82 to 68.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.42 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Milbon 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 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. Milbon Co's current Gross Margin % of 63.53% is 140.9% 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 Milbon Co 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. Milbon Co's current Gross Margin % is 63.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Milbon Co stock overvalued right now?
Milbon Co (MIOFF) has a current Gross Margin % of 63.53%. The stock's GF Value™ is $71.52, compared to a current price of $52.60 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 63.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.42 and 140.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Milbon Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Milbon Co (MIOFF), the current Gross Margin % is 63.53% 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 Milbon Co (MIOFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milbon Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.60 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.52.
Key valuation signals for MIOFF:
Gross Margin %: 63.53% (near median its 10-year median of 65.42)
GF Value™: $71.52 vs. price of $52.60 (26.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 140.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#159 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIOFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Milbon Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that is principally engaged in producing and selling hair care products. Its products consist of hair-coloring products, hair-styling products, shampoos, conditioners, permanent-wave products, scalp lotion, hair treatments, tools for permanent waves, and other. Hair-care products and hair-coloring products jointly contribute the majority of the company's total revenue. The company operates through a global network, including Japan, Mainland China, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, and the United States.
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