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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (FRA:KOY) Gross Profit 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
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Gross Profit Related Terms
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Gross Profit Historical Data
* 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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Gross Profit vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €484.3 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
(Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)
* 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (FRA:KOY) has a Gross Profit of €484.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors.
Is Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Profit too high?
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current Gross Profit is €484.3 Mil. Overall, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Profit compare to PG and CL?
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Profit of €484.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current Gross Profit is €484.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (FRA:KOY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.16, compared to a current price of €30.40 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €484.3 Mil. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (FRA:KOY), the current Gross Profit is €484.3 Mil as of Jun. 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (FRA:KOY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €30.40 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.16.
GuruFocus considers Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KOY:
Gross Profit: €484.3 Mil
GF Value™: €26.16 vs. price of €30.40 (16.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KOY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of healthcare products, daily necessities, and body warmers. The company operates through two reportable segments: Domestic Business and International Business, which handle production and sales activities in Japan and overseas, respectively. The company's product portfolio includes disposable body warmers, cooling gel sheets, OTC pharmaceuticals, oral hygiene products, air fresheners, eyeglass wipes, and deodorizing/household sundries.
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