Kadoya Sesame MillsTSE:2612 +1.66%68 Gross Margin % is 28.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 30.37. GuruFocus rates TSE:2612 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,380.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kadoya Sesame Mills ranks better than 54.16% on this metric.
Kadoya Sesame Mills Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kadoya Sesame Mills's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2612'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.72 Med: 30.37 Max: 46.42
Current: 28.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kadoya Sesame Mills was 46.42%. The lowest was 25.72%. And the median was 30.37%.
TSE:2612's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.16% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.365
vs TSE:2612: 28.27
Kadoya Sesame Mills had a gross margin of 28.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kadoya Sesame Mills was -2.30% 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
Kadoya Sesame Mills had a gross margin of 28.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Kadoya Sesame Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kadoya Sesame Mills Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kadoya Sesame Mills'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, Kadoya Sesame Mills'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.
Kadoya Sesame Mills Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kadoya Sesame Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kadoya Sesame Mills'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.
Kadoya Sesame Mills (TSE:2612) has a Gross Margin % of 28.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kadoya Sesame Mills and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.37. Over the past decade, Kadoya Sesame Mills' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.72 to 46.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Kadoya Sesame Mills ranks #871 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Kadoya Sesame Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
Kadoya Sesame Mills' current Gross Margin % of 28.50% is near median its 10-year median of 30.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.72 to a high of 46.42. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Kadoya Sesame Mills' value of 28.50% is 8.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kadoya Sesame Mills ranks #871 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kadoya Sesame Mills has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kadoya Sesame Mills' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kadoya Sesame Mills ranks #871 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kadoya Sesame Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Kadoya Sesame Mills' value of 28.50% is 8.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kadoya Sesame Mills' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.72 to 46.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.37 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Kadoya Sesame Mills 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,900 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. Kadoya Sesame Mills's current Gross Margin % of 28.50% is 8.1% 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 Kadoya Sesame Mills 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. Kadoya Sesame Mills's current Gross Margin % is 28.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kadoya Sesame Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kadoya Sesame Mills (TSE:2612) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,380.29, compared to a current price of 円1,954.00 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.37 and 8.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Kadoya Sesame Mills' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Kadoya Sesame Mills (TSE:2612), the current Gross Margin % is 28.50% 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 Kadoya Sesame Mills (TSE:2612) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kadoya Sesame Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,954.00 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,380.29.
GuruFocus considers Kadoya Sesame Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2612:
Gross Margin %: 28.50% (near median its 10-year median of 30.37)
GF Value™: 円1,380.29 vs. price of 円1,954.00 (41.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#871 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kadoya Sesame Mills Inc is a Japanese company engaged in manufacturing and selling sesame oil in Japan. The product portfolio of the company includes pure sesame oil, hot sesame oil and roasted sesame seeds. It also offers sesame paste as well as sesame seed meal. The organization sells its products in Japan and other countries.
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