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Nichimo CoTSE:8091 -1.77%52 Gross Margin % is 8.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 8.84. GuruFocus rates TSE:8091 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,166.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nichimo Co ranks worse than 87.78% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Nichimo Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,121 Mil. Nichimo Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円72,757 Mil. Therefore, Nichimo Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nichimo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8091'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.38 Med: 8.84 Max: 9.81
Current: 8.87
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nichimo Co was 9.81%. The lowest was 8.38%. And the median was 8.84%.
TSE:8091's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 87.78% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs TSE:8091: 8.87
Nichimo Co had a gross margin of 8.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nichimo Co was -0.60% per year.
Nichimo Co (TSE:8091) 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
Nichimo Co had a gross margin of 8.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Nichimo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nichimo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nichimo 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, Nichimo 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.
Nichimo Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nichimo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichimo 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.
Nichimo Co (TSE:8091) has a Gross Margin % of 8.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nichimo Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.84. Over the past decade, Nichimo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.38 to 9.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichimo Co ranks #1673 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Nichimo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nichimo Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.41% is near median its 10-year median of 8.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.38 to a high of 9.81. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Nichimo Co's value of 8.41% is 68.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichimo Co ranks #1673 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nichimo Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichimo Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nichimo Co ranks #1673 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nichimo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Nichimo Co's value of 8.41% is 68.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nichimo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.38 to 9.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.84 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Nichimo 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 1,906 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. Nichimo Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.41% is 68.1% 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 Nichimo 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. Nichimo Co's current Gross Margin % is 8.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichimo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichimo Co (TSE:8091) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,166.69, compared to a current price of 円2,269.00 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.84 and 68.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Nichimo Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Nichimo Co (TSE:8091), the current Gross Margin % is 8.41% 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 Nichimo Co (TSE:8091) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichimo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,269.00 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,166.69.
GuruFocus considers Nichimo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8091:
Gross Margin %: 8.41% (near median its 10-year median of 8.84)
GF Value™: 円2,166.69 vs. price of 円2,269.00 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1673 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8091 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nichimo Co Ltd offers marine processed food products, including surimi, fillet, and fresh and frozen fish products; fishing nets, gears, ropes, twines, equipment for fishing and vessels, and feeds for aquaculture; cultivated fish products; food processing machines and supplies, nori processing machines, and tofu making machines; and fermented soybean and health food products. It also provides synthetic resins, packaging materials and supplies, and agricultural materials; logistics and distribution services in Japan.
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