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Miyoshi Oil & Fat CoTSE:4404 +1.12%69 Gross Margin % is 19.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 16.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:4404 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,571.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,907 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co ranks worse than 66.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4404'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.64 Med: 16.64 Max: 20.39
Current: 18.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co was 20.39%. The lowest was 9.64%. And the median was 16.64%.
TSE:4404's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.65% of 1907
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36
vs TSE:4404: 18.94
Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co had a gross margin of 19.51% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co was 5.70% per year.
Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co (TSE:4404) 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
Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co had a gross margin of 19.51% 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.
Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Miyoshi Oil & Fat 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, Miyoshi Oil & Fat 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.
Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Miyoshi Oil & Fat 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.
Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co (TSE:4404) has a Gross Margin % of 19.51% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 16.64. Over the past decade, Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.64 to 20.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co ranks #1271 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.51% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 16.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.64 to a high of 20.39. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co's value of 19.51% is 26% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co ranks #1271 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co ranks #1271 out of 1907 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co's value of 19.51% is 26% below this benchmark. Historically, Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.64 to 20.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.64 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Miyoshi Oil & Fat 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 26.36, 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. Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co's current Gross Margin % of 19.51% is 26% 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 Miyoshi Oil & Fat 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. Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co's current Gross Margin % is 19.51%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 16.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co (TSE:4404) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,571.87, compared to a current price of 円1,893.00 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.51%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 16.64 and 26% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co (TSE:4404), the current Gross Margin % is 19.51% 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 Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co (TSE:4404) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,893.00 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,571.87.
GuruFocus considers Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4404:
Gross Margin %: 19.51% (17% above median its 10-year median of 16.64)
GF Value™: 円1,571.87 vs. price of 円1,893.00 (20.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1271 of 1907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4404 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of margarine, shortenings, lard, whipped cream, and powdered and other edible processed fats and oils. The company has two reportable segments: Food Business and Oil and Chemical Business. Food Business includes margarine, shortening, lard, powdered oils and fats, whipped cream, and other edible processed oils and fats. The oil and chemical business includes fatty acids, glycerin, industrial soap, other industrial oils and fats, textile treatment agents, defoamers, cosmetic raw materials, Heavy metal collectors, heavy metal fixers, and other various surfactants.
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