Sakata SeedSKSDF 97 Gross Margin % is 60.66% as of Nov. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 56.09. GuruFocus rates SKSDF with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.21. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sakata Seed ranks better than 91.9% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sakata Seed's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $96.7 Mil. Sakata Seed's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $159.5 Mil. Therefore, Sakata Seed's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 60.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sakata Seed's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SKSDF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.14 Med: 56.09 Max: 63.42
Current: 63.42
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sakata Seed was 63.42%. The lowest was 53.14%. And the median was 56.09%.
SKSDF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.9% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs SKSDF: 63.42
Sakata Seed had a gross margin of 60.66% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sakata Seed was 2.60% per year.
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
Sakata Seed had a gross margin of 60.66% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => 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.
Sakata Seed Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sakata Seed Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sakata Seed'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 Farm Products subindustry, Sakata Seed'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.
Sakata Seed Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sakata Seed's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sakata Seed'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.
Sakata Seed (SKSDF) has a Gross Margin % of 60.66% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sakata Seed and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.09. Over the past decade, Sakata Seed's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.14 to 63.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Sakata Seed ranks #154 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Sakata Seed's Gross Margin % too high?
Sakata Seed's current Gross Margin % of 60.66% is near median its 10-year median of 56.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.14 to a high of 63.42. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Sakata Seed's value of 60.66% is 130% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sakata Seed ranks #154 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sakata Seed has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakata Seed's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sakata Seed ranks #154 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sakata Seed in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Sakata Seed's value of 60.66% is 130% above this benchmark. Historically, Sakata Seed's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.14 to 63.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.09 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Sakata Seed 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 26.37, based on 1,902 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. Sakata Seed's current Gross Margin % of 60.66% is 130% 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 Sakata Seed 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. Sakata Seed's current Gross Margin % is 60.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakata Seed stock overvalued right now?
Sakata Seed (SKSDF) has a current Gross Margin % of 60.66%. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.21, compared to a current price of $25.25 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.09 and 130% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Sakata Seed's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Sakata Seed (SKSDF), the current Gross Margin % is 60.66% as of Nov. 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 Sakata Seed (SKSDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakata Seed stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.25 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.21.
Key valuation signals for SKSDF:
Gross Margin %: 60.66% (near median its 10-year median of 56.09)
GF Value™: $26.21 vs. price of $25.25 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 130% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#154 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SKSDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sakata Seed Corporation produces and sells multiple flower and vegetable seeds and various gardening materials. The company has locations all over the globe and sells the seeds to distributors and other producers. Gardening materials may be sold through home improvement retailers, mail-order sales, and garden shops. Additionally, Sakata Seed provides miscellaneous activities, such as landscaping, temporary staffing, and other activities associated with cultivating land. It invests in research and development to monitor breeding and develop new seed varieties and has enhanced revenue by entering into contracts to construct greenhouse and agricultural facilities.
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