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Hokuryo CoTSE:1384 -0.20%70 Gross Margin % is 32.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 18.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:1384 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,469.92 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hokuryo Co ranks better than 62.7% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hokuryo Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,709 Mil. Hokuryo Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11,565 Mil. Therefore, Hokuryo Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hokuryo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1384'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.15 Med: 18.58 Max: 31.94
Current: 31.94
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hokuryo Co was 31.94%. The lowest was 13.15%. And the median was 18.58%.
TSE:1384's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.7% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs TSE:1384: 31.94
Hokuryo Co had a gross margin of 32.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hokuryo Co was 14.00% per year.
Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) 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
Hokuryo Co had a gross margin of 32.07% 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.
Hokuryo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hokuryo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokuryo Co'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.
TSE:1384 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Hokuryo Co'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.
Hokuryo Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hokuryo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokuryo Co'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.
Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) has a Gross Margin % of 32.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hokuryo Co and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 18.58. Over the past decade, Hokuryo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.15 to 31.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #711 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Hokuryo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hokuryo Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.07% is 73% above median its 10-year median of 18.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.15 to a high of 31.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Hokuryo Co's value of 32.07% is 21.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #711 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokuryo Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokuryo Co's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hokuryo Co ranks #711 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hokuryo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Hokuryo Co's value of 32.07% is 21.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hokuryo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.15 to 31.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.58 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Hokuryo Co 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 1,906 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. Hokuryo Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.07% is 21.7% 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 Hokuryo Co 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. Hokuryo Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.07%, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 18.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokuryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,469.92, compared to a current price of 円2,036.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.07%, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 18.58 and 21.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Hokuryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384), the current Gross Margin % is 32.07% 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 Hokuryo Co (TSE:1384) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuryo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,036.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,469.92.
GuruFocus considers Hokuryo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1384:
Gross Margin %: 32.07% (73% above median its 10-year median of 18.58)
GF Value™: 円1,469.92 vs. price of 円2,036.00 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#711 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1384 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hokuryo Co Ltd is a livestock company engaged in the production and sale of eggs, processed eggs, and meat products in Japan. It offers broiler, pork, beef, and ham sausage products. It produces and sells eggs for household, hotel, restaurant, bread, and cake consumption.
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