Kitoku Shinryo Co (TSE:2700) Gross Margin %: 3.70% (As of Jun. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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TSE:2700 Kitoku Shinryo Co Ltd TSE:2700
66 GF Score
Price 円1,770.00
GF Value 円1,810.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kitoku Shinryo Co Gross Margin %?

Kitoku Shinryo Co TSE:2700 -1.23% 66 Gross Margin % is 3.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 6.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:2700 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,810.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,916 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kitoku Shinryo Co ranks worse than 91.7% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kitoku Shinryo Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,737 Mil. Kitoku Shinryo Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 円46,909 Mil. Therefore, Kitoku Shinryo Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.70%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Kitoku Shinryo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2700' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.73   Med: 6.18   Max: 8.93
Current: 6.23


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Kitoku Shinryo Co was 8.93%. The lowest was 4.73%. And the median was 6.18%.

TSE:2700's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
91.7% of 1916 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.27 vs TSE:2700: 6.23

Kitoku Shinryo Co had a gross margin of 3.70% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kitoku Shinryo Co was 12.40% per year.


Kitoku Shinryo Co  (TSE:2700) 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

Kitoku Shinryo Co had a gross margin of 3.70% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.


Kitoku Shinryo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Kitoku Shinryo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kitoku Shinryo 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.

Kitoku Shinryo Co Gross Margin % Chart

Kitoku Shinryo Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Kitoku Shinryo Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:2700 vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kitoku Shinryo 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.


Kitoku Shinryo Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kitoku Shinryo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kitoku Shinryo Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Kitoku Shinryo Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Kitoku Shinryo Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=15741.1 / 176191.339
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(176191.339 - 160450.204) / 176191.339
=8.93 %

Kitoku Shinryo Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=1737.5 / 46908.892
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(46908.892 - 45171.395) / 46908.892
=3.70 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 3.70% mean?
Kitoku Shinryo Co (TSE:2700) has a Gross Margin % of 3.70% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kitoku Shinryo Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 6.18. Over the past decade, Kitoku Shinryo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.73 to 8.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitoku Shinryo Co ranks #1757 out of 1916 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Kitoku Shinryo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kitoku Shinryo Co's current Gross Margin % of 3.70% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 6.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.73 to a high of 8.93. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.27. Kitoku Shinryo Co's value of 3.70% is 85.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitoku Shinryo Co ranks #1757 out of 1916 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kitoku Shinryo Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitoku Shinryo Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kitoku Shinryo Co ranks #1757 out of 1916 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kitoku Shinryo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.27. Kitoku Shinryo Co's value of 3.70% is 85.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kitoku Shinryo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.73 to 8.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.18 vs. the industry median of 26.27, Kitoku Shinryo 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.27, based on 1,916 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. Kitoku Shinryo Co's current Gross Margin % of 3.70% is 85.9% 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 Kitoku Shinryo Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitoku Shinryo Co's current Gross Margin % is 3.70%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 6.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitoku Shinryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitoku Shinryo Co (TSE:2700) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,810.77, compared to a current price of 円1,770.00 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.70%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 6.18 and 85.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.27. Kitoku Shinryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Kitoku Shinryo Co (TSE:2700), the current Gross Margin % is 3.70% as of Jun. 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 Kitoku Shinryo Co (TSE:2700) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitoku Shinryo Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,770.00 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,810.77. GuruFocus considers Kitoku Shinryo Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2700:

  • Gross Margin %: 3.70% (40% below median its 10-year median of 6.18)
  • GF Value™: 円1,810.77 vs. price of 円1,770.00 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1757 of 1916)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2700 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kitoku Shinryo Co Business Description

Address 2-8 Kanda Ogawacho, Kitokushinryo Ogawamachi Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0052
Kitoku Shinryo Co Ltd is engaged in business of processing rice, feed, rice products , and overseas operations. The company has four reportable segments: Rice business, Feed business, Egg business, and Food business. It derives maximum revenue from Rice Business.
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