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The historical rank and industry rank for STI Foods Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2932'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.03 Med: 26.95 Max: 27.97
Current: 27.6
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of STI Foods Holdings was 27.97%. The lowest was 23.03%. And the median was 26.95%.
TSE:2932's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.33% of 1907
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36
vs TSE:2932: 27.60
STI Foods Holdings had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for STI Foods Holdings was 0.30% per year.
STI Foods Holdings (TSE:2932) 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
STI Foods Holdings had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
STI Foods Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
STI Foods Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STI Foods Holdings'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, STI Foods Holdings'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.
STI Foods Holdings Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, STI Foods Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STI Foods Holdings'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.
STI Foods Holdings (TSE:2932) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on STI Foods Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, STI Foods Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.03 to 27.97. According to the industry distribution chart, STI Foods Holdings ranks #890 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is STI Foods Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
STI Foods Holdings' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.03 to a high of 27.97. Based on the distribution chart, STI Foods Holdings ranks #890 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, STI Foods Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STI Foods Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, STI Foods Holdings ranks #890 out of 1907 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts STI Foods Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Historically, STI Foods Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.03 to 27.97 over the past decade. 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 1,907 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. 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 STI Foods Holdings 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. STI Foods Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STI Foods Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STI Foods Holdings (TSE:2932) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,794.82, compared to a current price of 円1,096.00 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. STI Foods Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 STI Foods Holdings (TSE:2932), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 STI Foods Holdings (TSE:2932) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STI Foods Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,096.00 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,794.82.
GuruFocus considers STI Foods Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2932:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: 円1,794.82 vs. price of 円1,096.00 (38.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2932 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STI Foods Holdings Inc is engaged in food manufacturing and sales business with total process integration from the procurement of marine raw materials to the manufacture and sales of products. The company's products include Grilled mackerel, Hotoke salted, Broccoli potato basil sauce, Octopus, Roasted mackerel, Olive oil mackerel, Norwegian mackerel miso, among others.
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