Seihyo CoTSE:2872 -0.64%52 Gross Margin % is 8.89% as of Feb. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 15.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:2872 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,372.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,897 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seihyo Co ranks worse than 70.11% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Seihyo Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円151 Mil. Seihyo Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,699 Mil. Therefore, Seihyo Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 8.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seihyo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2872'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.86 Med: 15.27 Max: 19.35
Current: 17.61
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Seihyo Co was 19.35%. The lowest was 11.86%. And the median was 15.27%.
TSE:2872's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.11% of 1897
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs TSE:2872: 17.61
Seihyo Co had a gross margin of 8.89% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Seihyo Co was 3.00% per year.
Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) 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
Seihyo Co had a gross margin of 8.89% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Seihyo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Seihyo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seihyo 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Seihyo 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.
Seihyo Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seihyo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seihyo 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.
Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) has a Gross Margin % of 8.89% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seihyo Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 15.27. Over the past decade, Seihyo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.86 to 19.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1330 out of 1897 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Seihyo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Seihyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.89% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 15.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.86 to a high of 19.35. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Seihyo Co's value of 8.89% is 66.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1330 out of 1897 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seihyo Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seihyo Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1330 out of 1897 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Seihyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Seihyo Co's value of 8.89% is 66.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Seihyo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.86 to 19.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.27 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Seihyo 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 26.35, based on 1,897 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. Seihyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.89% is 66.3% 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 Seihyo Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seihyo Co's current Gross Margin % is 8.89%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 15.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seihyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,372.58, compared to a current price of 円2,006.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.89%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 15.27 and 66.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Seihyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 9 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872), the current Gross Margin % is 8.89% as of Feb. 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,006.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,372.58.
GuruFocus considers Seihyo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2872:
Gross Margin %: 8.89% (42% below median its 10-year median of 15.27)
GF Value™: 円2,372.58 vs. price of 円2,006.00 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1330 of 1897)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seihyo Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and wholesale of ice creams; and Japanese sweets, such as bamboo dumplings as well as the purchase and sale of frozen foods, rice cereals and general foods in Japan.
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