Meito CoTSE:2207 -0.93%58 Gross Margin % is 26.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 29.98. GuruFocus rates TSE:2207 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,243.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Meito Co ranks better than 56.56% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Meito Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,891 Mil. Meito Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14,867 Mil. Therefore, Meito Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.17%.
Warning Sign:
Meito Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meito Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2207'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.02 Med: 29.98 Max: 36.24
Current: 29.09
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Meito Co was 36.24%. The lowest was 22.02%. And the median was 29.98%.
TSE:2207's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.56% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs TSE:2207: 29.09
Meito Co had a gross margin of 26.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Meito Co was -1.10% per year.
Meito Co (TSE:2207) 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
Meito Co had a gross margin of 26.17% 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.
Meito Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Meito Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meito 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:2207 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Meito 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.
Meito Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Meito Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meito 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.
Meito Co (TSE:2207) has a Gross Margin % of 26.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Meito Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 29.98. Over the past decade, Meito Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.02 to 36.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Meito Co ranks #825 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Meito Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Meito Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.17% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 29.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.02 to a high of 36.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Meito Co's value of 26.17% is 0.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meito Co ranks #825 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meito Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meito Co's Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Meito Co ranks #825 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Meito Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Meito Co's value of 26.17% is 0.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Meito Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.02 to 36.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.98 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Meito Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,899 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. Meito Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.17% is 0.8% 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 Meito Co 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. Meito Co's current Gross Margin % is 26.17%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 29.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meito Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meito Co (TSE:2207) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,243.03, compared to a current price of 円3,195.00 — trading 42.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.17%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 29.98 and 0.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Meito Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 10 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 Meito Co (TSE:2207), the current Gross Margin % is 26.17% 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 Meito Co (TSE:2207) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meito Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,195.00 is trading 42.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,243.03.
GuruFocus considers Meito Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2207:
Gross Margin %: 26.17% (13% below median its 10-year median of 29.98)
GF Value™: 円2,243.03 vs. price of 円3,195.00 (42.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#825 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2207 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meito Co Ltd is a Japanese based company operates in a wide range of business. The company is involved in the manufacture and sale of confectionery, beverages, seasoning foods, food additives and other foods. In addition, it is also involved in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, medical devices, veterinary medicines, cosmetics, and other chemical products. Further, it also involved in the construction and management of golf course activity. Geographically, business activities of the group are functioned through the region of Japan.
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