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St.Cousair CoTSE:2937 -0.12%63 Gross Margin % is 35.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 38.08. GuruFocus rates TSE:2937 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,143.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, St.Cousair Co ranks better than 69.13% on this metric.
St.Cousair Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for St.Cousair Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2937'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.83 Med: 38.08 Max: 41.03
Current: 35.75
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of St.Cousair Co was 41.03%. The lowest was 34.83%. And the median was 38.08%.
TSE:2937's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.13% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs TSE:2937: 35.75
St.Cousair Co had a gross margin of 35.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for St.Cousair Co was -3.50% per year.
St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937) 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
St.Cousair Co had a gross margin of 35.60% 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.
St.Cousair Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
St.Cousair Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for St.Cousair 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, St.Cousair 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.
St.Cousair Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, St.Cousair Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where St.Cousair 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.
St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937) has a Gross Margin % of 35.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on St.Cousair Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.08. Over the past decade, St.Cousair Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.83 to 41.03. According to the industry distribution chart, St.Cousair Co ranks #589 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is St.Cousair Co's Gross Margin % too high?
St.Cousair Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.60% is near median its 10-year median of 38.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.83 to a high of 41.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. St.Cousair Co's value of 35.60% is 35.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, St.Cousair Co ranks #589 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, St.Cousair Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does St.Cousair Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, St.Cousair Co ranks #589 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts St.Cousair Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. St.Cousair Co's value of 35.60% is 35.1% above this benchmark. Historically, St.Cousair Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.83 to 41.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.08 vs. the industry median of 26.35, St.Cousair 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 26.35, based on 1,908 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. St.Cousair Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.60% is 35.1% 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 St.Cousair 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. St.Cousair Co's current Gross Margin % is 35.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is St.Cousair Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,143.94, compared to a current price of 円1,715.00 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.08 and 35.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. St.Cousair Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937), the current Gross Margin % is 35.60% 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 St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St.Cousair Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,715.00 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,143.94.
GuruFocus considers St.Cousair Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2937:
Gross Margin %: 35.60% (near median its 10-year median of 38.08)
GF Value™: 円2,143.94 vs. price of 円1,715.00 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#589 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2937 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
St.Cousair Co Ltd is engaged in the food manufacturing and sales business, operating company-owned and franchise stores throughout Japan. In addition to company-owned stores, the group also sells products through various channels, such as online shops, websites, and an online marketplace. It offers various food products and ingredients such as wine, jam, pasta sauce, rice accompaniments, dashi, miso, soy sauce, drink bases, dressings, jellies, etc. These products are marketed through brands like Saint Cousair, Kuze Fuku & Sons, Portlandia Foods, Bonnie's Jams, and others. The group operates in a single segment, food manufacturing and sales. Geographically, it operates in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Australia, China, the United States, and other markets.
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