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S&B FoodsTSE:2805 +5.57%61 Gross Margin % is 25.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 27.68. GuruFocus rates TSE:2805 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,640.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, S&B Foods ranks better than 54.09% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. S&B Foods's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,490 Mil. S&B Foods's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円28,890 Mil. Therefore, S&B Foods's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for S&B Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2805'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.21 Med: 27.68 Max: 42.73
Current: 28.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of S&B Foods was 42.73%. The lowest was 24.21%. And the median was 27.68%.
TSE:2805's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.09% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs TSE:2805: 28.01
S&B Foods had a gross margin of 25.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for S&B Foods was 0.00% per year.
S&B Foods (TSE:2805) 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
S&B Foods had a gross margin of 25.93% 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.
S&B Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
S&B Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S&B Foods'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, S&B Foods'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.
S&B Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, S&B Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S&B Foods'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.
S&B Foods (TSE:2805) has a Gross Margin % of 25.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on S&B Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.68. Over the past decade, S&B Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.21 to 42.73. According to the industry distribution chart, S&B Foods ranks #875 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is S&B Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
S&B Foods' current Gross Margin % of 25.93% is near median its 10-year median of 27.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.21 to a high of 42.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. S&B Foods' value of 25.93% is 1.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S&B Foods ranks #875 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, S&B Foods has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S&B Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, S&B Foods ranks #875 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts S&B Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. S&B Foods' value of 25.93% is 1.6% below this benchmark. Historically, S&B Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.21 to 42.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.68 vs. the industry median of 26.36, S&B Foods 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 26.36, based on 1,906 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. S&B Foods's current Gross Margin % of 25.93% is 1.6% 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 S&B Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S&B Foods's current Gross Margin % is 25.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S&B Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S&B Foods (TSE:2805) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,640.26, compared to a current price of 円6,070.00 — trading 129.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.68 and 1.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. S&B Foods' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 S&B Foods (TSE:2805), the current Gross Margin % is 25.93% 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 S&B Foods (TSE:2805) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S&B Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円6,070.00 is trading 129.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,640.26.
GuruFocus considers S&B Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2805:
Gross Margin %: 25.93% (near median its 10-year median of 27.68)
GF Value™: 円2,640.26 vs. price of 円6,070.00 (129.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#875 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2805 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S&B Foods Inc produces, processes, and sells various types of seasonings and instant foods. Its products include curry powder, spices, cooked rice, snacks, and instant sauce.
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