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Lifedrink CoTSE:2585 -2.62%69 Gross Margin % is 44.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 42.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:2585 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,195.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 116 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Lifedrink Co ranks better than 64.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifedrink Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2585'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.03 Med: 42.63 Max: 45.33
Current: 45.33
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lifedrink Co was 45.33%. The lowest was 30.03%. And the median was 42.63%.
TSE:2585's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.66% of 116
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 38.35
vs TSE:2585: 45.33
Lifedrink Co had a gross margin of 44.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lifedrink Co was 2.30% per year.
Lifedrink Co (TSE:2585) 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
Lifedrink Co had a gross margin of 44.45% 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.
Lifedrink Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lifedrink Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifedrink 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:2585 vs KO, PEP, MNST: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Lifedrink 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.
Lifedrink Co Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lifedrink Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifedrink 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.
Lifedrink Co (TSE:2585) has a Gross Margin % of 44.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lifedrink Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.63. Over the past decade, Lifedrink Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.03 to 45.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifedrink Co ranks #41 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Lifedrink Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Lifedrink Co's current Gross Margin % of 44.45% is near median its 10-year median of 42.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.03 to a high of 45.33. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 38.35. Lifedrink Co's value of 44.45% is 15.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifedrink Co ranks #41 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifedrink Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifedrink Co's Gross Margin % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Lifedrink Co ranks #41 out of 116 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Lifedrink Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.35. Lifedrink Co's value of 44.45% is 15.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifedrink Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.03 to 45.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.63 vs. the industry median of 38.35, Lifedrink 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 - 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. Lifedrink Co's current Gross Margin % of 44.45% is 15.9% 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 Lifedrink 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. Lifedrink Co's current Gross Margin % is 44.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifedrink Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifedrink Co (TSE:2585) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,195.55, compared to a current price of 円1,451.00 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.63 and 15.9% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 38.35. Lifedrink Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lifedrink Co (TSE:2585), the current Gross Margin % is 44.45% 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 Lifedrink Co (TSE:2585) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifedrink Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,451.00 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,195.55.
GuruFocus considers Lifedrink Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2585:
Gross Margin %: 44.45% (near median its 10-year median of 42.63)
GF Value™: 円2,195.55 vs. price of 円1,451.00 (33.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.9% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#41 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2585 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifedrink Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of mineral water, tea drinks, carbonated drinks, tea leaf products, etc., and related businesses. Its product portfolio comprises both private brand products and its own brand products, which are sold through online stores, general supermarkets, food supermarkets, discount stores, drug stores, and home centers. The group operates in a single segment, the beverage and leaf business.
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