Yamazaki Baking CoYMZBY +17.84%85 Gross Margin % is 32.45% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 34.89. GuruFocus rates YMZBY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $189.93. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Yamazaki Baking Co ranks better than 63.88% on this metric.
Yamazaki Baking Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yamazaki Baking Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
YMZBY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.9 Med: 34.89 Max: 36.49
Current: 32.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Yamazaki Baking Co was 36.49%. The lowest was 31.90%. And the median was 34.89%.
YMZBY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.88% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs YMZBY: 32.69
Yamazaki Baking Co had a gross margin of 32.45% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Yamazaki Baking Co was -1.50% per year.
Yamazaki Baking Co (OTCPK:YMZBY) 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
Yamazaki Baking Co had a gross margin of 32.45% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Yamazaki Baking Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yamazaki Baking Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yamazaki Baking 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, Yamazaki Baking 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.
Yamazaki Baking Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yamazaki Baking Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamazaki Baking 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.
Yamazaki Baking Co (YMZBY) has a Gross Margin % of 32.45% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yamazaki Baking Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.89. Over the past decade, Yamazaki Baking Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.90 to 36.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamazaki Baking Co ranks #686 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Yamazaki Baking Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Yamazaki Baking Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.45% is near median its 10-year median of 34.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.90 to a high of 36.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Yamazaki Baking Co's value of 32.45% is 23.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamazaki Baking Co ranks #686 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamazaki Baking Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamazaki Baking Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Yamazaki Baking Co ranks #686 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Yamazaki Baking Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Yamazaki Baking Co's value of 32.45% is 23.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Yamazaki Baking Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.90 to 36.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.89 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Yamazaki Baking 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 1,899 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. Yamazaki Baking Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.45% is 23.1% 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 Yamazaki Baking 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. Yamazaki Baking Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamazaki Baking Co stock overvalued right now?
Yamazaki Baking Co (YMZBY) has a current Gross Margin % of 32.45%. The stock's GF Value™ is $189.93, compared to a current price of $180.00 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.89 and 23.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Yamazaki Baking Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Yamazaki Baking Co (YMZBY), the current Gross Margin % is 32.45% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Yamazaki Baking Co (YMZBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazaki Baking Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $180.00 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $189.93.
Key valuation signals for YMZBY:
Gross Margin %: 32.45% (near median its 10-year median of 34.89)
GF Value™: $189.93 vs. price of $180.00 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#686 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YMZBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamazaki Baking Co Ltd is a Japan-based company specializing in the production of baked goods, including bread, pastries, and cakes. The company operates through Food, Distribution, and Other segments. The Food segment produces bread, confectionery, and bakery products, selling to retailers and running bakery cafes in Japan and abroad. The Distribution segment manages convenience stores and food supermarkets. The Others segment handles logistics, food plant design and construction, non-life insurance agency services, and the production of cleaning agents for baking equipment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Food business segment.
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