Chubu Suisan CoNGO:8145 62 Gross Margin % is 5.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 4.61. GuruFocus rates NGO:8145 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,760.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Chubu Suisan Co ranks worse than 93.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chubu Suisan Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:8145'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.27 Med: 4.61 Max: 5.71
Current: 5.71
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chubu Suisan Co was 5.71%. The lowest was 4.27%. And the median was 4.61%.
NGO:8145's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.4% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.08
vs NGO:8145: 5.71
Chubu Suisan Co had a gross margin of 5.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chubu Suisan Co was 4.70% per year.
Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) 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 Suisan Co had a gross margin of 5.67% 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 Suisan Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chubu Suisan Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chubu Suisan 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.
NGO:8145 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Chubu Suisan 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 Suisan Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chubu Suisan Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chubu Suisan 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 Suisan Co (NGO:8145) has a Gross Margin % of 5.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chubu Suisan Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 4.61. Over the past decade, Chubu Suisan Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.27 to 5.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #283 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Chubu Suisan Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chubu Suisan Co's current Gross Margin % of 5.67% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 4.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.27 to a high of 5.71. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Chubu Suisan Co's value of 5.67% is 76.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #283 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chubu Suisan Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chubu Suisan Co's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Chubu Suisan Co ranks #283 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chubu Suisan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Chubu Suisan Co's value of 5.67% is 76.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Chubu Suisan Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.27 to 5.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.61 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Chubu Suisan 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 303 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 Suisan Co's current Gross Margin % of 5.67% is 76.5% 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 Suisan Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chubu Suisan Co's current Gross Margin % is 5.67%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 4.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chubu Suisan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,760.84, compared to a current price of 円3,400.00 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.67%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 4.61 and 76.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Chubu Suisan Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Chubu Suisan Co (NGO:8145), the current Gross Margin % is 5.67% 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 Suisan Co (NGO:8145) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Suisan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,400.00 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,760.84.
GuruFocus considers Chubu Suisan Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:8145:
Gross Margin %: 5.67% (23% above median its 10-year median of 4.61)
GF Value™: 円2,760.84 vs. price of 円3,400.00 (23.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#283 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:8145 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chubu Suisan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the wholesale of fish and marine products. It offers fresh, frozen, and processed fish. It is also involved in manufacturing feed and fish meal, and real estate leasing activities, as well as providing refrigerated warehousing services.
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