Food & LifeSGLOF 72 Gross Margin % is 56.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 53.12. GuruFocus rates SGLOF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.40. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 359 Restaurants companies, Food & Life ranks better than 66.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Food & Life's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGLOF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.25 Med: 53.12 Max: 57.03
Current: 56.69
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Food & Life was 57.03%. The lowest was 51.25%. And the median was 53.12%.
SGLOF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.02% of 359
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.71
vs SGLOF: 56.69
Food & Life had a gross margin of 56.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Food & Life was 1.70% per year.
Food & Life (OTCPK:SGLOF) 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
Food & Life had a gross margin of 56.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Food & Life Gross Margin % Related Terms
Food & Life Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Food & Life'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.
SGLOF vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Food & Life'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.
Food & Life Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Food & Life's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Food & Life'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.
Food & Life (SGLOF) has a Gross Margin % of 56.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Food & Life and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.12. Over the past decade, Food & Life's Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.25 to 57.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Food & Life ranks #122 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Food & Life's Gross Margin % too high?
Food & Life's current Gross Margin % of 56.77% is near median its 10-year median of 53.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.25 to a high of 57.03. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Food & Life's value of 56.77% is 24.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Food & Life ranks #122 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Food & Life has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Food & Life's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Food & Life ranks #122 out of 359 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Food & Life in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Food & Life's value of 56.77% is 24.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Food & Life's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.25 to 57.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.12 vs. the industry median of 45.71, Food & Life 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.71, based on 359 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. Food & Life's current Gross Margin % of 56.77% is 24.2% 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 Food & Life and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Food & Life's current Gross Margin % is 56.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Food & Life stock overvalued right now?
Food & Life (SGLOF) has a current Gross Margin % of 56.77%. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.40, compared to a current price of $17.82 — trading 89.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.12 and 24.2% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.71. Food & Life's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Food & Life (SGLOF), the current Gross Margin % is 56.77% 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 Food & Life (SGLOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Food & Life stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.82 is trading 89.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.40.
Key valuation signals for SGLOF:
Gross Margin %: 56.77% (near median its 10-year median of 53.12)
GF Value™: $9.40 vs. price of $17.82 (89.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% above the Restaurants median (#122 of 359)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGLOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Food & Life Companies Ltd owns and operates a revolving sushi-style restaurant chain. The company operates under the Sushiro brand. It has operations in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand.
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