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Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) 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
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co had a gross margin of 58.48% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Gross Profit Related Terms
Hisamitsu 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.
FSE:4530 vs AMPH, ESPR, NIKA: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Hisamitsu 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Gross Profit vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円96,121 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) has a Gross Profit of 円96,121 Mil as of Nov. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Profit too high?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Gross Profit is 円96,121 Mil. Overall, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Profit compare to AMPH and ESPR?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's Gross Profit of 円96,121 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current Gross Profit is 円96,121 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) has a current Gross Profit of 円96,121 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,237.07, compared to a current price of 円3,975.00 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is 円96,121 Mil. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530), the current Gross Profit is 円96,121 Mil as of Nov. 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (FSE:4530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,975.00 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,237.07.
Key valuation signals for FSE:4530:
Gross Profit: 円96,121 Mil
GF Value™: 円3,237.07 vs. price of 円3,975.00 (22.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, procurement, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company operates a single business segment, focusing on medical and general pharmaceuticals both in Japan and overseas. It markets drugs under the Salonpas, Nobinobi / Salonsip, Butenalock, and Mohrus brands, which mainly serve topical medication needs with pain relief creams, gels, sprays, lotions, and ointments.
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