Life Foods CoTSE:3065 -0.06%53 Gross Margin % is 66.30% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 67.10. GuruFocus rates TSE:3065 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,583.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 353 Restaurants companies, Life Foods Co ranks better than 82.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Life Foods Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3065'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.7 Med: 67.1 Max: 68.88
Current: 66.44
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Life Foods Co was 68.88%. The lowest was 65.70%. And the median was 67.10%.
TSE:3065's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.15% of 353
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.71
vs TSE:3065: 66.44
Life Foods Co had a gross margin of 66.30% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Life Foods Co was 0.10% per year.
Life Foods Co (TSE:3065) 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
Life Foods Co had a gross margin of 66.30% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable 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.
Life Foods Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Life Foods Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Life 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.
TSE:3065 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Life 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.
Life Foods Co Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Life Foods Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Life 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.
Life Foods Co (TSE:3065) has a Gross Margin % of 66.30% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Life Foods Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.10. Over the past decade, Life Foods Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.70 to 68.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Life Foods Co ranks #63 out of 353 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Life Foods Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Life Foods Co's current Gross Margin % of 66.30% is near median its 10-year median of 67.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.70 to a high of 68.88. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Life Foods Co's value of 66.30% is 45% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Life Foods Co ranks #63 out of 353 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Life Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life Foods Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Life Foods Co ranks #63 out of 353 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Life Foods Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Life Foods Co's value of 66.30% is 45% above this benchmark. Historically, Life Foods Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.70 to 68.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.10 vs. the industry median of 45.71, Life 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.71, based on 353 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. Life Foods Co's current Gross Margin % of 66.30% is 45% 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 Life Foods Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life Foods Co's current Gross Margin % is 66.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Life Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life Foods Co (TSE:3065) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,583.49, compared to a current price of 円1,621.00 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.10 and 45% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.71. Life Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Life Foods Co (TSE:3065), the current Gross Margin % is 66.30% 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 Life Foods Co (TSE:3065) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life Foods Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,621.00 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,583.49.
GuruFocus considers Life Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3065:
Gross Margin %: 66.30% (near median its 10-year median of 67.10)
GF Value™: 円1,583.49 vs. price of 円1,621.00 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45% above the Restaurants median (#63 of 353)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3065 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Life Foods Co Ltd is a restaurant operator in Japan. The business of the company includes management of Japanese-style restaurants like Zamome and Street Shop, meishi and Diner, and Sanuki Noodles.
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