Fukutome Meat PackersTSE:2291 +0.63%43 Gross Margin % is 14.53% as of Sep. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 17.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:2291 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,393.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fukutome Meat Packers ranks worse than 76.62% on this metric.
TSE:2291's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 76.62% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs TSE:2291: 14.70
Fukutome Meat Packers had a gross margin of 14.53% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fukutome Meat Packers was -3.00% per year.
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
Fukutome Meat Packers had a gross margin of 14.53% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
Fukutome Meat Packers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fukutome Meat Packers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fukutome Meat Packers'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, Fukutome Meat Packers'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.
Fukutome Meat Packers Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fukutome Meat Packers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fukutome Meat Packers'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.
Fukutome Meat Packers (TSE:2291) has a Gross Margin % of 14.53% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fukutome Meat Packers and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 17.00. Over the past decade, Fukutome Meat Packers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.52 to 19.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Fukutome Meat Packers ranks #1455 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Fukutome Meat Packers' Gross Margin % too high?
Fukutome Meat Packers' current Gross Margin % of 14.53% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 17.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.52 to a high of 19.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Fukutome Meat Packers' value of 14.53% is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fukutome Meat Packers ranks #1455 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fukutome Meat Packers has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fukutome Meat Packers' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fukutome Meat Packers ranks #1455 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fukutome Meat Packers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Fukutome Meat Packers' value of 14.53% is 44.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Fukutome Meat Packers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.52 to 19.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.00 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Fukutome Meat Packers 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. Fukutome Meat Packers's current Gross Margin % of 14.53% is 44.9% 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 Fukutome Meat Packers 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. Fukutome Meat Packers's current Gross Margin % is 14.53%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 17.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fukutome Meat Packers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fukutome Meat Packers (TSE:2291) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,393.09, compared to a current price of 円479.00 — trading 65.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.53%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 17.00 and 44.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Fukutome Meat Packers' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Fukutome Meat Packers (TSE:2291), the current Gross Margin % is 14.53% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Fukutome Meat Packers (TSE:2291) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fukutome Meat Packers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円479.00 is trading 65.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,393.09.
GuruFocus considers Fukutome Meat Packers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2291:
Gross Margin %: 14.53% (15% below median its 10-year median of 17.00)
GF Value™: 円1,393.09 vs. price of 円479.00 (65.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1455 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fukutome Meat Packers Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the purchase, processing, manufacture, and sale of meat products and other foodstuffs. The products of the company include ham, sausage, bacon, hana sausage, roast pork, roast beef, delica products, beef, and other related products.
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