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Asahimatsu Foods CoTSE:2911 +0.31%58 Gross Margin % is 26.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 28.72. GuruFocus rates TSE:2911 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,156.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Asahimatsu Foods Co ranks better than 52.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asahimatsu Foods Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2911'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.99 Med: 28.72 Max: 30.42
Current: 27.34
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Asahimatsu Foods Co was 30.42%. The lowest was 25.99%. And the median was 28.72%.
TSE:2911's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.26% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs TSE:2911: 27.34
Asahimatsu Foods Co had a gross margin of 26.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asahimatsu Foods Co was -0.80% per year.
Asahimatsu Foods Co (TSE:2911) 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
Asahimatsu Foods Co had a gross margin of 26.84% 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.
Asahimatsu Foods Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asahimatsu Foods Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asahimatsu Foods 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, Asahimatsu Foods 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.
Asahimatsu Foods Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Asahimatsu Foods Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahimatsu Foods 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.
Asahimatsu Foods Co (TSE:2911) has a Gross Margin % of 26.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asahimatsu Foods Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.72. Over the past decade, Asahimatsu Foods Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.99 to 30.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahimatsu Foods Co ranks #910 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Asahimatsu Foods Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Asahimatsu Foods Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.84% is near median its 10-year median of 28.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.99 to a high of 30.42. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Asahimatsu Foods Co's value of 26.84% is 1.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahimatsu Foods Co ranks #910 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asahimatsu Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahimatsu Foods Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Asahimatsu Foods Co ranks #910 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Asahimatsu Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Asahimatsu Foods Co's value of 26.84% is 1.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Asahimatsu Foods Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.99 to 30.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.72 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Asahimatsu Foods Co 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 26.36, 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. Asahimatsu Foods Co's current Gross Margin % of 26.84% is 1.8% 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 Asahimatsu Foods Co 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. Asahimatsu Foods Co's current Gross Margin % is 26.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahimatsu Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahimatsu Foods Co (TSE:2911) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,156.16, compared to a current price of 円2,264.00 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.72 and 1.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Asahimatsu Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Asahimatsu Foods Co (TSE:2911), the current Gross Margin % is 26.84% 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 Asahimatsu Foods Co (TSE:2911) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahimatsu Foods Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,264.00 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,156.16.
GuruFocus considers Asahimatsu Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2911:
Gross Margin %: 26.84% (near median its 10-year median of 28.72)
GF Value™: 円2,156.16 vs. price of 円2,264.00 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#910 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2911 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahimatsu Foods Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling food products in Japan. It offers dried-frozen tofu, instant miso soups and other soups, sweets, dried-frozen tofu bean curd, natto, and flavored deep-fried bean curd. The company also provides diet products for invalids, such as cut gourmet foods; and health supplements with soybean.
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