Sapporo HoldingsSOOBF +9.60%61 Gross Margin % is 32.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 30.86. GuruFocus rates SOOBF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Sapporo Holdings ranks worse than 70.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sapporo Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SOOBF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.1 Med: 30.86 Max: 34.96
Current: 33.73
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sapporo Holdings was 34.96%. The lowest was 29.10%. And the median was 30.86%.
SOOBF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.73% of 205
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.29
vs SOOBF: 33.73
Sapporo Holdings had a gross margin of 32.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sapporo Holdings was 1.40% per year.
Sapporo Holdings (OTCPK:SOOBF) 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
Sapporo Holdings had a gross margin of 32.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Sapporo Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sapporo Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sapporo Holdings'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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Sapporo Holdings'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.
Sapporo Holdings Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sapporo Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sapporo Holdings'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.
Sapporo Holdings (SOOBF) has a Gross Margin % of 32.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sapporo Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.86. Over the past decade, Sapporo Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.10 to 34.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Sapporo Holdings ranks #145 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Sapporo Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Sapporo Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 32.32% is near median its 10-year median of 30.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.10 to a high of 34.96. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Sapporo Holdings' value of 32.32% is 23.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sapporo Holdings ranks #145 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sapporo Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapporo Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Sapporo Holdings ranks #145 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sapporo Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Sapporo Holdings' value of 32.32% is 23.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sapporo Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.10 to 34.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.86 vs. the industry median of 42.29, Sapporo Holdings 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 205 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. Sapporo Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 32.32% is 23.6% 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 Sapporo Holdings and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapporo Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 32.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapporo Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Holdings (SOOBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.76, compared to a current price of $10.66 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.86 and 23.6% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. Sapporo Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Sapporo Holdings (SOOBF), the current Gross Margin % is 32.32% 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 Sapporo Holdings (SOOBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.66 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.76.
GuruFocus considers Sapporo Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOOBF:
Gross Margin %: 32.32% (near median its 10-year median of 30.86)
GF Value™: $7.76 vs. price of $10.66 (37.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.6% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#145 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOOBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sapporo Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in producing and supplying alcoholic drinks as well as food products and related services. The company operates through three main segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food and Beverages, and Real Estate. The Alcoholic Beverages segment handles production and sales of alcoholic drinks along with restaurant operations. The Food and Beverages segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of food items and bottled water. The Real Estate segment is engaged in property leasing activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Alcoholic Beverages segment.
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