Inuneko Seikatsu Co (TSE:556A) Gross Margin %: 74.20% (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:556A Inuneko Seikatsu Co Ltd TSE:556A
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What is Inuneko Seikatsu Co Gross Margin %?

Inuneko Seikatsu Co TSE:556A +1.14% 19 Gross Margin % is 74.20% as of Apr. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 70.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:556A with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,905 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Inuneko Seikatsu Co ranks better than 95.91% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,756 Mil. Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円2,367 Mil. Therefore, Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 74.20%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:556A' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.98   Med: 70.17   Max: 74.17
Current: 74.17


During the past 3 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Inuneko Seikatsu Co was 74.17%. The lowest was 68.98%. And the median was 70.17%.

TSE:556A's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
95.91% of 1905 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37 vs TSE:556A: 74.17

Inuneko Seikatsu Co had a gross margin of 74.20% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Inuneko Seikatsu Co was 0.00% per year.


Inuneko Seikatsu Co  (TSE:556A) 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

Inuneko Seikatsu Co had a gross margin of 74.20% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.


Inuneko Seikatsu Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Inuneko Seikatsu Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inuneko Seikatsu 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.

Inuneko Seikatsu Co Gross Margin % Chart

Inuneko Seikatsu Co Annual Data
Trend Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Gross Margin %
68.98 70.17 74.16

Inuneko Seikatsu Co Semi-Annual Data
Apr24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Gross Margin % 0.00 0.00 74.13 74.20

TSE:556A vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Inuneko Seikatsu 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.


Inuneko Seikatsu Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Inuneko Seikatsu Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Apr. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Apr. 2026 )
=3333.6 / 4494.804
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(4494.804 - 1161.233) / 4494.804
=74.16 %

Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Apr. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=1756.3 / 2367.161
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2367.161 - 610.825) / 2367.161
=74.20 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 74.20% mean?
Inuneko Seikatsu Co (TSE:556A) has a Gross Margin % of 74.20% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Inuneko Seikatsu Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.17. Over the past decade, Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.98 to 74.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Inuneko Seikatsu Co ranks #78 out of 1905 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Inuneko Seikatsu Co's current Gross Margin % of 74.20% is near median its 10-year median of 70.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.98 to a high of 74.17. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Inuneko Seikatsu Co's value of 74.20% is 181.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inuneko Seikatsu Co ranks #78 out of 1905 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Inuneko Seikatsu Co has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inuneko Seikatsu Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Inuneko Seikatsu Co ranks #78 out of 1905 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Inuneko Seikatsu Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Inuneko Seikatsu Co's value of 74.20% is 181.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Inuneko Seikatsu Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.98 to 74.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.17 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Inuneko Seikatsu 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 26.37, based on 1,905 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. Inuneko Seikatsu Co's current Gross Margin % of 74.20% is 181.4% 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 Inuneko Seikatsu Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inuneko Seikatsu Co's current Gross Margin % is 74.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inuneko Seikatsu Co stock overvalued right now?
Inuneko Seikatsu Co (TSE:556A) has a current Gross Margin % of 74.20%. The current Gross Margin % is 74.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.17 and 181.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Inuneko Seikatsu Co's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Inuneko Seikatsu Co (TSE:556A), the current Gross Margin % is 74.20% as of Apr. 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.

Inuneko Seikatsu Co Business Description

Address 9-1 Ichigaya Funagawaramachi, NBC Annex Ichigaya Building 6th Floor, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 162-0826
Inuneko Seikatsu Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, manufacturing, and sales of pet-related products including pet food.
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