Chubu Shiryo CoNGO:2053 67 Gross Margin % is 11.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 8.88. GuruFocus rates NGO:2053 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,048.11. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chubu Shiryo Co ranks worse than 84.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chubu Shiryo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:2053'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.41 Med: 8.88 Max: 10.5
Current: 10.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chubu Shiryo Co was 10.50%. The lowest was 5.41%. And the median was 8.88%.
NGO:2053's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.83% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs NGO:2053: 10.28
Chubu Shiryo Co had a gross margin of 11.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chubu Shiryo Co was 7.50% per year.
Chubu Shiryo Co (NGO:2053) 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
Chubu Shiryo Co had a gross margin of 11.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Chubu Shiryo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chubu Shiryo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chubu Shiryo 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Chubu Shiryo 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.
Chubu Shiryo Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chubu Shiryo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chubu Shiryo 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.
Chubu Shiryo Co (NGO:2053) has a Gross Margin % of 11.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chubu Shiryo Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 8.88. Over the past decade, Chubu Shiryo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.41 to 10.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu Shiryo Co ranks #1611 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Chubu Shiryo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chubu Shiryo Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.16% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 8.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.41 to a high of 10.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Chubu Shiryo Co's value of 11.16% is 57.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu Shiryo Co ranks #1611 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chubu Shiryo Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chubu Shiryo Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chubu Shiryo Co ranks #1611 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chubu Shiryo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Chubu Shiryo Co's value of 11.16% is 57.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Chubu Shiryo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.41 to 10.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.88 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Chubu Shiryo 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,899 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. Chubu Shiryo Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.16% is 57.7% 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 Chubu Shiryo 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. Chubu Shiryo Co's current Gross Margin % is 11.16%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 8.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chubu Shiryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Chubu Shiryo Co (NGO:2053) has a current Gross Margin % of 11.16%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,048.11, compared to a current price of 円1,412.00 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.16%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 8.88 and 57.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Chubu Shiryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Chubu Shiryo Co (NGO:2053), the current Gross Margin % is 11.16% 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 Chubu Shiryo Co (NGO:2053) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Shiryo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,412.00 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,048.11.
Key valuation signals for NGO:2053:
Gross Margin %: 11.16% (26% above median its 10-year median of 8.88)
GF Value™: 円1,048.11 vs. price of 円1,412.00 (34.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1611 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2053 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chubu Shiryo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and selling of formulated feed for livestock and fishery. It also provides domestic animal examination service such as animal hygiene management, pathological examination and breeding teaching guidance. In addition, the company is also involved in the sale of livestock products such as eggs, poultry, chicken, briquettes and others.
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