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Yeo Hiap SengSGX:Y03 +0.87%44 Gross Margin % is 31.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 32.01. GuruFocus rates SGX:Y03 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,910 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Yeo Hiap Seng ranks better than 61.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yeo Hiap Seng's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:Y03'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.35 Med: 32.01 Max: 37.94
Current: 31.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Yeo Hiap Seng was 37.94%. The lowest was 28.35%. And the median was 32.01%.
SGX:Y03's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.68% of 1910
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs SGX:Y03: 31.52
Yeo Hiap Seng had a gross margin of 31.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Yeo Hiap Seng was 2.70% per year.
Yeo Hiap Seng (SGX:Y03) 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
Yeo Hiap Seng had a gross margin of 31.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Yeo Hiap Seng Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yeo Hiap Seng Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yeo Hiap Seng'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, Yeo Hiap Seng'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.
Yeo Hiap Seng Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yeo Hiap Seng's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yeo Hiap Seng'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.
Yeo Hiap Seng (SGX:Y03) has a Gross Margin % of 31.64% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yeo Hiap Seng and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.01. Over the past decade, Yeo Hiap Seng's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.35 to 37.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Yeo Hiap Seng ranks #732 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Yeo Hiap Seng's Gross Margin % too high?
Yeo Hiap Seng's current Gross Margin % of 31.64% is near median its 10-year median of 32.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.35 to a high of 37.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Yeo Hiap Seng's value of 31.64% is 20.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yeo Hiap Seng ranks #732 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yeo Hiap Seng has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yeo Hiap Seng's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Yeo Hiap Seng ranks #732 out of 1910 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Yeo Hiap Seng in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Yeo Hiap Seng's value of 31.64% is 20.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Yeo Hiap Seng's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.35 to 37.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.01 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Yeo Hiap Seng 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 26.36, based on 1,910 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. Yeo Hiap Seng's current Gross Margin % of 31.64% is 20.1% 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 Yeo Hiap Seng and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yeo Hiap Seng's current Gross Margin % is 31.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yeo Hiap Seng stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yeo Hiap Seng (SGX:Y03) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.52, compared to a current price of S$0.58 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.01 and 20.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Yeo Hiap Seng's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Yeo Hiap Seng (SGX:Y03), the current Gross Margin % is 31.64% 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 Yeo Hiap Seng (SGX:Y03) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yeo Hiap Seng stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.58 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.52.
GuruFocus considers Yeo Hiap Seng to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:Y03:
Gross Margin %: 31.64% (near median its 10-year median of 32.01)
GF Value™: S$0.52 vs. price of S$0.58 (11.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#732 of 1910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:Y03 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yeo Hiap Seng Ltd is organized in consumer food and beverage products, and other segments. The company has two operating segments: Food and beverages products and Others. The company has Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei, China and Hong Kong, Cambodia and Vietnam, and other countries geographic segments.
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