KOBNF (Kobe Bussan Co) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 29.92% (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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KOBNF Kobe Bussan Co Ltd KOBNF
89 GF Score
Price $24.10
GF Value $40.24
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kobe Bussan Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Kobe Bussan Co KOBNF 89 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 29.92% as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates KOBNF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.24. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-07-16), Kobe Bussan Co's Predictability Rank is 4.5-Stars. Kobe Bussan Co's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is $34.39 and current share price is $24.10. Consequently,

Kobe Bussan Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is 29.92%.

KOBNF vs KR: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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.

Kobe Bussan Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Bussan Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Kobe Bussan Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Kobe Bussan Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(34.39-24.10)/34.39
=29.92 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 29.92% mean?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 29.92% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 29.92%. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to KR?
Kobe Bussan Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 29.92% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co. Kobe Bussan Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 29.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 29.92%. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.24, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 29.92%. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 29.92% as of Jul. 16, 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.24.

Key valuation signals for KOBNF:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 29.92%
  • GF Value™: $40.24 vs. price of $24.10 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the KOBNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kobe Bussan Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3038:Japan
Address 125-1 Hirano, Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa, JPN, 675-0063
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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