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Hayashikanengyo CoTSE:2286 +0.11%47 Gross Margin % is 9.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 14.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:2286 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of 円587.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,916 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hayashikanengyo Co ranks worse than 80.95% on this metric.
Hayashikane Sangyo Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hayashikanengyo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2286'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.97 Med: 14.76 Max: 16.37
Current: 12.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hayashikanengyo Co was 16.37%. The lowest was 10.97%. And the median was 14.76%.
TSE:2286's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.95% of 1916
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.27
vs TSE:2286: 12.32
Hayashikanengyo Co had a gross margin of 9.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hayashikanengyo Co was -3.50% per year.
Hayashikanengyo Co (TSE:2286) 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
Hayashikanengyo Co had a gross margin of 9.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Hayashikanengyo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hayashikanengyo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hayashikanengyo 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hayashikanengyo 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.
Hayashikanengyo Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hayashikanengyo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hayashikanengyo 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.
Hayashikanengyo Co (TSE:2286) has a Gross Margin % of 9.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hayashikanengyo Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 14.76. Over the past decade, Hayashikanengyo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.97 to 16.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Hayashikanengyo Co ranks #1551 out of 1916 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Hayashikanengyo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hayashikanengyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 9.57% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 14.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.97 to a high of 16.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.27. Hayashikanengyo Co's value of 9.57% is 63.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hayashikanengyo Co ranks #1551 out of 1916 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hayashikanengyo Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hayashikanengyo Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hayashikanengyo Co ranks #1551 out of 1916 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hayashikanengyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.27. Hayashikanengyo Co's value of 9.57% is 63.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hayashikanengyo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.97 to 16.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.76 vs. the industry median of 26.27, Hayashikanengyo 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 26.27, based on 1,916 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. Hayashikanengyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 9.57% is 63.6% 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 Hayashikanengyo Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hayashikanengyo Co's current Gross Margin % is 9.57%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 14.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hayashikanengyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hayashikanengyo Co (TSE:2286) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円587.82, compared to a current price of 円916.00 — trading 55.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.57%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 14.76 and 63.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.27. Hayashikanengyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 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 Hayashikanengyo Co (TSE:2286), the current Gross Margin % is 9.57% 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 Hayashikanengyo Co (TSE:2286) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hayashikanengyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円916.00 is trading 55.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円587.82.
GuruFocus considers Hayashikanengyo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2286:
Gross Margin %: 9.57% (35% below median its 10-year median of 14.76)
GF Value™: 円587.82 vs. price of 円916.00 (55.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1551 of 1916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2286 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hayashikane Sangyo Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of fish hams and sausages. Its other business activities of include processing and sale of foodstuffs; manufacture and sales of fertilizer, feed, fat and oil; manufacture and sale of export and domestic food canning and bottling; manufacture and sale of food additives; production, breeding and sales of agriculture, livestock, fishery products and medical treatment of animals.
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