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Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling CoTSE:2573 +0.13%57 Gross Margin % is 30.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 33.92. GuruFocus rates TSE:2573 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,985.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co ranks worse than 71.55% on this metric.
TSE:2573's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.55% of 116
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 38.35
vs TSE:2573: 31.56
Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co had a gross margin of 30.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co (TSE:2573) 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
Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co had a gross margin of 30.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co Gross Margin % Chart
TSE:2573 vs KO, PEP, MNST: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling 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.
Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling 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.
Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co (TSE:2573) has a Gross Margin % of 30.10% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 33.92. Over the past decade, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.55 to 36.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co ranks #83 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.10% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 33.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.55 to a high of 36.83. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 38.35. Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co's value of 30.10% is 21.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co ranks #83 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co's Gross Margin % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co ranks #83 out of 116 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.35. Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co's value of 30.10% is 21.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.55 to 36.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.92 vs. the industry median of 38.35, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 38.35, based on 116 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. Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.10% is 21.5% 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 Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co's current Gross Margin % is 30.10%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 33.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co (TSE:2573) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,985.30, compared to a current price of 円4,000.00 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.10%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 33.92 and 21.5% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 38.35. Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co (TSE:2573), the current Gross Margin % is 30.10% as of Dec. 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 Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co (TSE:2573) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,000.00 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,985.30.
GuruFocus considers Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2573:
Gross Margin %: 30.10% (11% below median its 10-year median of 33.92)
GF Value™: 円2,985.30 vs. price of 円4,000.00 (34% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.5% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#83 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2573 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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