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Vitabrid JapanTSE:542A +0.47%22 Gross Margin % is 75.23% as of Feb. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 80.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:542A with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,911 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vitabrid Japan ranks better than 97.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vitabrid Japan's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:542A'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 79.14 Med: 80.48 Max: 82.49
Current: 79.26
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of Vitabrid Japan was 82.49%. The lowest was 79.14%. And the median was 80.48%.
TSE:542A's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.44% of 1911
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs TSE:542A: 79.26
Vitabrid Japan had a gross margin of 75.23% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vitabrid Japan was 0.00% per year.
Vitabrid Japan (TSE:542A) 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
Vitabrid Japan had a gross margin of 75.23% 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.
Vitabrid Japan Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vitabrid Japan Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vitabrid Japan'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.
Vitabrid Japan Gross Margin % Chart
Vitabrid Japan Annual Data
Trend
Feb24
Feb25
Feb26
Gross Margin %
82.49
80.48
79.14
Vitabrid Japan Quarterly Data
Feb24
Feb25
Nov25
Feb26
May26
Gross Margin %
0.00
0.00
81.17
75.23
81.03
TSE:542A vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Vitabrid Japan'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.
Vitabrid Japan Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vitabrid Japan's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vitabrid Japan'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.
Vitabrid Japan (TSE:542A) has a Gross Margin % of 75.23% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vitabrid Japan and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 80.48. Over the past decade, Vitabrid Japan's Gross Margin % has ranged from 79.14 to 82.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Vitabrid Japan ranks #49 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Vitabrid Japan's Gross Margin % too high?
Vitabrid Japan's current Gross Margin % of 75.23% is near median its 10-year median of 80.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 79.14 to a high of 82.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Vitabrid Japan's value of 75.23% is 185.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vitabrid Japan ranks #49 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vitabrid Japan has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitabrid Japan's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vitabrid Japan ranks #49 out of 1911 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vitabrid Japan in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Vitabrid Japan's value of 75.23% is 185.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Vitabrid Japan's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 79.14 to 82.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.48 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Vitabrid Japan 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 1,911 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. Vitabrid Japan's current Gross Margin % of 75.23% is 185.5% 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 Vitabrid Japan 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. Vitabrid Japan's current Gross Margin % is 75.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 80.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitabrid Japan stock overvalued right now?
Vitabrid Japan (TSE:542A) has a current Gross Margin % of 75.23%. The current Gross Margin % is 75.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 80.48 and 185.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Vitabrid Japan's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Vitabrid Japan (TSE:542A), the current Gross Margin % is 75.23% 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.
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