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Shoei FoodsTSE:8079 -0.12%81 Gross Margin % is 16.53% as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 16.05. GuruFocus rates TSE:8079 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,947.66 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Shoei Foods ranks worse than 74% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Shoei Foods's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円5,778 Mil. Shoei Foods's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円34,941 Mil. Therefore, Shoei Foods's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 16.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shoei Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8079'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.98 Med: 16.05 Max: 16.63
Current: 15.87
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shoei Foods was 16.63%. The lowest was 14.98%. And the median was 16.05%.
TSE:8079's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs TSE:8079: 15.87
Shoei Foods had a gross margin of 16.53% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shoei Foods was -0.60% per year.
Shoei Foods (TSE:8079) 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
Shoei Foods had a gross margin of 16.53% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => 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.
Shoei Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shoei Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoei Foods'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, Shoei Foods'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.
Shoei Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shoei Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoei Foods'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.
Shoei Foods (TSE:8079) has a Gross Margin % of 16.53% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shoei Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.05. Over the past decade, Shoei Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.98 to 16.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoei Foods ranks #1412 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Shoei Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Shoei Foods' current Gross Margin % of 16.53% is near median its 10-year median of 16.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.98 to a high of 16.63. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Shoei Foods' value of 16.53% is 37.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoei Foods ranks #1412 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shoei Foods has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoei Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Shoei Foods ranks #1412 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shoei Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Shoei Foods' value of 16.53% is 37.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Shoei Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.98 to 16.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.05 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Shoei Foods 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 1,908 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. Shoei Foods's current Gross Margin % of 16.53% is 37.3% 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 Shoei Foods 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. Shoei Foods's current Gross Margin % is 16.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoei Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoei Foods (TSE:8079) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,947.66, compared to a current price of 円4,310.00 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.05 and 37.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Shoei Foods' overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 Shoei Foods (TSE:8079), the current Gross Margin % is 16.53% 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.
Is Shoei Foods (TSE:8079) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoei Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,310.00 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,947.66.
GuruFocus considers Shoei Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8079:
Gross Margin %: 16.53% (near median its 10-year median of 16.05)
GF Value™: 円4,947.66 vs. price of 円4,310.00 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1412 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8079 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoei Foods Corp is a food distribution company. It offers baking ingredients, dried fruits, canned goods, nuts, confectionery, dairy products & oils, among others. It also engages in leasing of industrial facilities & apartments.
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