Nakamuraya Co (TSE:2204) Gross Margin %: 41.94% (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Above Median

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TSE:2204 Nakamuraya Co Ltd TSE:2204
66 GF Score
Price 円3,260.00
GF Value 円3,305.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nakamuraya Co Gross Margin %?

Nakamuraya Co TSE:2204 +0.31% 66 Gross Margin % is 41.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 36.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:2204 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,305.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nakamuraya Co ranks better than 71.91% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Nakamuraya Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,425 Mil. Nakamuraya Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円24,855 Mil. Therefore, Nakamuraya Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.94%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Nakamuraya Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2204' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.74   Med: 36.6   Max: 41.33
Current: 37.42


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Nakamuraya Co was 41.33%. The lowest was 33.74%. And the median was 36.60%.

TSE:2204's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
71.91% of 1908 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355 vs TSE:2204: 37.42

Nakamuraya Co had a gross margin of 41.94% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nakamuraya Co was 1.80% per year.


Nakamuraya Co  (TSE:2204) 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

Nakamuraya Co had a gross margin of 41.94% 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.


Nakamuraya Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Nakamuraya Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nakamuraya 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.

Nakamuraya Co Gross Margin % Chart

Nakamuraya Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
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Nakamuraya Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 41.71 28.73 40.95 28.43 41.94

TSE:2204 vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nakamuraya 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.


Nakamuraya Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nakamuraya Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nakamuraya Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Nakamuraya Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Nakamuraya Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=13977.4 / 37351.144
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(37351.144 - 23373.786) / 37351.144
=37.42 %

Nakamuraya Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=10425.1 / 24855.375
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(24855.375 - 14430.254) / 24855.375
=41.94 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 41.94% mean?
Nakamuraya Co (TSE:2204) has a Gross Margin % of 41.94% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nakamuraya Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 36.60. Over the past decade, Nakamuraya Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.74 to 41.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Nakamuraya Co ranks #536 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Nakamuraya Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nakamuraya Co's current Gross Margin % of 41.94% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 36.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.74 to a high of 41.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Nakamuraya Co's value of 41.94% is 59.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nakamuraya Co ranks #536 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nakamuraya Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nakamuraya Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nakamuraya Co ranks #536 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nakamuraya Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Nakamuraya Co's value of 41.94% is 59.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nakamuraya Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.74 to 41.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.60 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Nakamuraya 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 1,908 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. Nakamuraya Co's current Gross Margin % of 41.94% is 59.1% 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 Nakamuraya 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. Nakamuraya Co's current Gross Margin % is 41.94%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 36.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nakamuraya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakamuraya Co (TSE:2204) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,305.79, compared to a current price of 円3,260.00 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.94%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 36.60 and 59.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Nakamuraya Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Nakamuraya Co (TSE:2204), the current Gross Margin % is 41.94% 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 Nakamuraya Co (TSE:2204) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakamuraya Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,260.00 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,305.79. GuruFocus considers Nakamuraya Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2204:

  • Gross Margin %: 41.94% (15% above median its 10-year median of 36.60)
  • GF Value™: 円3,305.79 vs. price of 円3,260.00 (1.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#536 of 1908)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2204 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nakamuraya Co Business Description

Address Shinjuku 3-chome No. 26-13, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0022
Nakamuraya Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of confectionaries. Some of the products manufactured are - moon cake, cream bread, water cane, and karinto.
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