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Fruta FrutaTSE:2586 45 Gross Margin % is 41.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 33.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:2586 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円93.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Fruta Fruta ranks better than 86.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fruta Fruta's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2586'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.28 Med: 33.68 Max: 40.99
Current: 40.99
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fruta Fruta was 40.99%. The lowest was -7.28%. And the median was 33.68%.
TSE:2586's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.93% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.055
vs TSE:2586: 40.99
Fruta Fruta had a gross margin of 41.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fruta Fruta was 1.30% per year.
Fruta Fruta (TSE:2586) 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
Fruta Fruta had a gross margin of 41.57% 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.
Fruta Fruta Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fruta Fruta Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fruta Fruta'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:2586 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Fruta Fruta'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.
Fruta Fruta Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fruta Fruta's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fruta Fruta'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.
Fruta Fruta (TSE:2586) has a Gross Margin % of 41.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fruta Fruta and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 33.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Fruta Fruta ranks #40 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Fruta Fruta's Gross Margin % too high?
Fruta Fruta's current Gross Margin % of 41.57% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 33.68. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Fruta Fruta's value of 41.57% is 72.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fruta Fruta ranks #40 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fruta Fruta has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fruta Fruta's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Fruta Fruta ranks #40 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fruta Fruta in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Fruta Fruta's value of 41.57% is 72.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.68 vs. the industry median of 24.06, Fruta Fruta 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.06, based on 306 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. Fruta Fruta's current Gross Margin % of 41.57% is 72.8% 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 Fruta Fruta and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fruta Fruta's current Gross Margin % is 41.57%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 33.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fruta Fruta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fruta Fruta (TSE:2586) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円93.12, compared to a current price of 円102.00 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.57%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 33.68 and 72.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.06. Fruta Fruta's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Fruta Fruta (TSE:2586), the current Gross Margin % is 41.57% 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 Fruta Fruta (TSE:2586) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fruta Fruta stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円102.00 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円93.12.
GuruFocus considers Fruta Fruta to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2586:
Gross Margin %: 41.57% (23% above median its 10-year median of 33.68)
GF Value™: 円93.12 vs. price of 円102.00 (9.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#40 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2586 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fruta Fruta Inc engages in the import and sale of Acai and various Amazon fruit products. It offers Amazon fruit pulp, freeze-dried, straight, concentrated extract, finely ground pulp, agroforestry-dried cacao beans, and acai energy drink.
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