Yomeishu Seizo CoTSE:2540 +0.12%37 Gross Margin % is 54.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 62.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:2540 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,317.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Yomeishu Seizo Co ranks better than 73.53% on this metric.
Yomeishu Seizo Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yomeishu Seizo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2540'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.53 Med: 62.58 Max: 66.91
Current: 54.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Yomeishu Seizo Co was 66.91%. The lowest was 54.53%. And the median was 62.58%.
TSE:2540's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 73.53% of 204
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.325
vs TSE:2540: 54.53
Yomeishu Seizo Co had a gross margin of 54.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Yomeishu Seizo Co was -2.60% per year.
Yomeishu Seizo Co (TSE:2540) 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
Yomeishu Seizo Co had a gross margin of 54.44% 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.
Yomeishu Seizo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yomeishu Seizo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yomeishu Seizo 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 Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Yomeishu Seizo 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.
Yomeishu Seizo Co Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yomeishu Seizo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yomeishu Seizo 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.
Yomeishu Seizo Co (TSE:2540) has a Gross Margin % of 54.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yomeishu Seizo Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 62.58. Over the past decade, Yomeishu Seizo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.53 to 66.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Yomeishu Seizo Co ranks #54 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Yomeishu Seizo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Yomeishu Seizo Co's current Gross Margin % of 54.44% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 62.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.53 to a high of 66.91. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.33. Yomeishu Seizo Co's value of 54.44% is 28.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yomeishu Seizo Co ranks #54 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yomeishu Seizo Co has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yomeishu Seizo Co's Gross Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Yomeishu Seizo Co ranks #54 out of 204 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Yomeishu Seizo Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.33. Yomeishu Seizo Co's value of 54.44% is 28.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Yomeishu Seizo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.53 to 66.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.58 vs. the industry median of 42.33, Yomeishu Seizo 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.33, based on 204 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. Yomeishu Seizo Co's current Gross Margin % of 54.44% is 28.6% 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 Yomeishu Seizo Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yomeishu Seizo Co's current Gross Margin % is 54.44%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 62.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yomeishu Seizo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yomeishu Seizo Co (TSE:2540) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,317.11, compared to a current price of 円4,030.00 — trading 73.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.44%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 62.58 and 28.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.33. Yomeishu Seizo Co's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Yomeishu Seizo Co (TSE:2540), the current Gross Margin % is 54.44% 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 Yomeishu Seizo Co (TSE:2540) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yomeishu Seizo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,030.00 is trading 73.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,317.11.
GuruFocus considers Yomeishu Seizo Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2540:
Gross Margin %: 54.44% (13% below median its 10-year median of 62.58)
GF Value™: 円2,317.11 vs. price of 円4,030.00 (73.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#54 of 204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2540 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yomeishu Seizo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company operates in Beverage business. It is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of liquor under the name Yomeishu. Its products include Herb-no-Megumi series, Kohaku Ginger Liqueur, fruit and herb liqueur series, and HER herbs series. Geographically, the business activities of the group are functioned through the region of Japan and sale of products.
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