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Kewpie's gross profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $270 Mil. Kewpie's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1,020 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kewpie's gross profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $270 Mil. Kewpie's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $866 Mil. Therefore, Kewpie's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 31.19%.
Kewpie had a gross margin of 31.19% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kewpie was 30.53%. The lowest was 22.35%. And the median was 25.63%.
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
Kewpie had a gross margin of 31.19% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Kewpie Gross Profit Related Terms
Kewpie Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewpie's Gross Profit 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, Kewpie'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.
Kewpie Gross Profit vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kewpie's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewpie's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,020 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
Kewpie's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Kewpie (KWPCF) has a Gross Profit of $1,020 Mil as of May. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Kewpie and its competitors.
Is Kewpie's Gross Profit too high?
Kewpie's current Gross Profit is $1,020 Mil. Overall, Kewpie has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewpie's Gross Profit compare to KHC and GIS?
Kewpie's Gross Profit of $1,020 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 Kewpie and its competitors. Kewpie's current Gross Profit is $1,020 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewpie stock overvalued right now?
Kewpie (KWPCF) has a current Gross Profit of $1,020 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.25, compared to a current price of $27.53 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $1,020 Mil. Kewpie's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kewpie (KWPCF), the current Gross Profit is $1,020 Mil as of May. 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 Kewpie (KWPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewpie stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.53 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.25.
Key valuation signals for KWPCF:
Gross Profit: $1,020 Mil
GF Value™: $22.25 vs. price of $27.53 (23.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KWPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewpie Corp is a Japanese packaged-food company. The company operates through six segments. The Common segment handles shared operations such as food manufacturing machinery and general food products. The Fine Chemicals segment produces ingredients like hyaluronic acid and egg yolk lecithin for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food applications. The For Business Use and For Commercial Use segments manufacture and sell mayonnaise, dressings, pasta sauces, egg products, and salads for household and institutional markets. The Fruit Solutions segment offers jams and processed fruit products for home and industrial use, while the Overseas segment manufactures and sells food products such as mayonnaise and dressings in markets across Asia, North America, and other regions.
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