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Japan Foods HoldingSGX:5OI 29 Gross Margin % is 82.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 84.60. GuruFocus rates SGX:5OI with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Restaurants companies, Japan Foods Holding ranks better than 99.15% on this metric.
Japan Foods Holding (SGX:5OI) 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
Japan Foods Holding had a gross margin of 82.33% 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.
Japan Foods Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
Japan Foods Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Foods Holding'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.
SGX:5OI vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Japan Foods Holding'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.
Japan Foods Holding Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Japan Foods Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Foods Holding'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.
Japan Foods Holding (SGX:5OI) has a Gross Margin % of 82.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Japan Foods Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 84.60. Over the past decade, Japan Foods Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 83.05 to 85.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Foods Holding ranks #3 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Japan Foods Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
Japan Foods Holding's current Gross Margin % of 82.33% is near median its 10-year median of 84.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.05 to a high of 85.04. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.58. Japan Foods Holding's value of 82.33% is 80.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Foods Holding ranks #3 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Foods Holding has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Foods Holding's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Japan Foods Holding ranks #3 out of 354 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Japan Foods Holding in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.58. Japan Foods Holding's value of 82.33% is 80.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Foods Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 83.05 to 85.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.60 vs. the industry median of 45.58, Japan Foods Holding 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 45.58, based on 354 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. Japan Foods Holding's current Gross Margin % of 82.33% is 80.6% 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 Japan Foods Holding and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Foods Holding's current Gross Margin % is 82.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 84.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Foods Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foods Holding (SGX:5OI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.28, compared to a current price of S$0.11 — trading 61.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 82.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 84.60 and 80.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.58. Japan Foods Holding's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 7 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 Japan Foods Holding (SGX:5OI), the current Gross Margin % is 82.33% 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 Japan Foods Holding (SGX:5OI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foods Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.11 is trading 61.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.28.
GuruFocus considers Japan Foods Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SGX:5OI:
Gross Margin %: 82.33% (near median its 10-year median of 84.60)
GF Value™: S$0.28 vs. price of S$0.11 (61.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.6% above the Restaurants median (#3 of 354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5OI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Foods Holding Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the operation of restaurants as well as its ancillary business is in the supply of food ingredients to its sub-franchisees and franchisees. Its brand portfolio includes Tokyo Shokudo, Fruit Paradise, Milan Shokudo, Yakiniku Taro, and others. The company's operating segment includes Restaurant sales and Other segments. The company generates maximum revenue from the Restaurant sales segment. Geographically, it operates and derives revenue from Singapore.
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