KBKIF (Kotobuki Spirits Co) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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KBKIF Kotobuki Spirits Co Ltd KBKIF
97 GF Score
Price $10.50
GF Value $9.69
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kotobuki Spirits Co Profitability Rank?

Kotobuki Spirits Co KBKIF 97 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates KBKIF with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.69. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Kotobuki Spirits Co has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kotobuki Spirits Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.60%. As of today, Kotobuki Spirits Co's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Kotobuki Spirits Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


KBKIF vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Kotobuki Spirits Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Kotobuki Spirits Co Profitability Rank vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kotobuki Spirits Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kotobuki Spirits Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kotobuki Spirits Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kotobuki Spirits Co has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Kotobuki Spirits Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=28.907 / 127.903
=22.60 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Kotobuki Spirits Co has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Kotobuki Spirits Co (KBKIF) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kotobuki Spirits Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Kotobuki Spirits Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 9.00.
Is Kotobuki Spirits Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Kotobuki Spirits Co's current Profitability Rank of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Kotobuki Spirits Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kotobuki Spirits Co's Profitability Rank compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Kotobuki Spirits Co's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Kotobuki Spirits Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kotobuki Spirits Co and its competitors. Kotobuki Spirits Co's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kotobuki Spirits Co stock overvalued right now?
Kotobuki Spirits Co (KBKIF) has a current Profitability Rank of 9. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.69, compared to a current price of $10.50 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Kotobuki Spirits Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kotobuki Spirits Co (KBKIF), the current Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 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 Kotobuki Spirits Co (KBKIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kotobuki Spirits Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.50 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.69.

Key valuation signals for KBKIF:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $9.69 vs. price of $10.50 (8.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kotobuki Spirits Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2222:Japan
Address 2028 Hatagasaki, Tottori Prefecture, Yonago, JPN
Kotobuki Spirits Co Ltd.is a Japan-based company which is engaged in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products under various shop brands. The company markets its products under Inaba's white rabbit, KAnoZA, Beauty & health care, JERSEY HILLS, Buddies of Izumo, Sanin Yoshirozu Honpo, Sousse castle of sweets, Raw material sales and others.
97GF Score

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