Shimojima CoTSE:7482 -0.37%80 Gross Margin % is 32.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 32.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:7482 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,427.75 (Fairly Valued). Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Shimojima Co ranks better than 75.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shimojima Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7482'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.04 Med: 32.01 Max: 33.17
Current: 32.56
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shimojima Co was 33.17%. The lowest was 31.04%. And the median was 32.01%.
TSE:7482's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.2% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs TSE:7482: 32.56
Shimojima Co had a gross margin of 32.70% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shimojima Co was 0.60% per year.
Shimojima Co (TSE:7482) 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
Shimojima Co had a gross margin of 32.70% 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.
Shimojima Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shimojima Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shimojima 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:7482 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Shimojima 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.
Shimojima Co Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shimojima Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shimojima 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.
Shimojima Co (TSE:7482) has a Gross Margin % of 32.70% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shimojima Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.01. Over the past decade, Shimojima Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.04 to 33.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Shimojima Co ranks #94 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Shimojima Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shimojima Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.70% is near median its 10-year median of 32.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.04 to a high of 33.17. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Shimojima Co's value of 32.70% is 53.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shimojima Co ranks #94 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shimojima Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimojima Co's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Shimojima Co ranks #94 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shimojima Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Shimojima Co's value of 32.70% is 53.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Shimojima Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.04 to 33.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.01 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Shimojima 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. Shimojima Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.70% is 53.7% 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 Shimojima Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shimojima Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shimojima Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimojima Co (TSE:7482) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,427.75, compared to a current price of 円1,331.00 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.01 and 53.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Shimojima Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Shimojima Co (TSE:7482), the current Gross Margin % is 32.70% 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 Shimojima Co (TSE:7482) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimojima Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,331.00 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,427.75.
GuruFocus considers Shimojima Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7482:
Gross Margin %: 32.70% (near median its 10-year median of 32.01)
GF Value™: 円1,427.75 vs. price of 円1,331.00 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.7% above the Packaging & Containers median (#94 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7482 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shimojima Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing packaging materials. It is engaged in retailing and wholesaling paper bags, wrapping paper, paper containers, plastic bags, and food packaging materials. The company is also engaged in supplying stationery, sundry goods, and horticulture-related materials. The business consists of three main segments: Paper Products, Chemical Products, Packaging Materials, and Store Supplies.
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