Yakult Honsha Co Ltd
TSE:2267
Gross Margin
Yakult Honsha Co Ltd
Gross Margin is the amount of money a company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods it sells and the services it provides. The higher the gross margin, the more capital a company retains, which it can then use to pay other costs or satisfy debt obligations.
Gross Margin Across Competitors
| Country | Company | Market Cap |
Gross Margin |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP |
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Yakult Honsha Co Ltd
TSE:2267
|
1.1T JPY |
60%
|
|
| JP |
G
|
Goyo Foods Industry Co Ltd
TSE:2230
|
53.2T JPY |
34%
|
|
| CH |
|
Nestle SA
SIX:NESN
|
235.9B CHF |
47%
|
|
| US |
|
Mondelez International Inc
NASDAQ:MDLZ
|
85B USD |
39%
|
|
| FR |
|
Danone SA
PAR:BN
|
46.3B EUR |
50%
|
|
| ZA |
T
|
Tiger Brands Ltd
JSE:TBS
|
41.1B Zac |
28%
|
|
| US |
|
Kraft Heinz Co
NASDAQ:KHC
|
35.3B USD |
35%
|
|
| US |
|
Hershey Co
NYSE:HSY
|
33.8B USD |
47%
|
|
| US |
|
General Mills Inc
NYSE:GIS
|
32.1B USD |
35%
|
|
| CN |
|
Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Co Ltd
SSE:603288
|
222.3B CNY |
35%
|
|
| ZA |
A
|
Avi Ltd
JSE:AVI
|
30B Zac |
42%
|
Yakult Honsha Co Ltd
Glance View
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., a company rooted in Japanese tradition and scientific innovation, has become a global powerhouse in the probiotics industry. The journey began in 1935 when microbiologist Minoru Shirota pioneered the development of a fermented milk drink containing a unique strain of bacteria, Lactobacillus casei Shirota. This visionary endeavor aimed to improve gut health utilizing the principles of preventive medicine, a novel concept at the time. Yakult's flagship product, a small, iconic bottle of sweet-tasting probiotic milk, swiftly captured the attention and trust of Japanese consumers, setting the company on a trajectory of continuous growth and worldwide expansion. The company leveraged its strong research foundation to consistently innovate its product offerings, ensuring Yakult remained at the forefront of the health and wellness trend. In the modern marketplace, Yakult's operations exemplify a successful case of strategic internationalization. By maintaining a robust distribution network across more than 40 countries, the company effectively taps into varying health consciousness trends across diverse cultures. Revenue is primarily derived from the sales of its probiotic beverages, which are produced through a time-honored fermentation process. Yakult has strengthened its market position through direct sales strategies, including the hallmark “Yakult Ladies,” who personally deliver products to customers, enhancing consumer engagement and fostering brand loyalty. Beyond beverages, Yakult has diversified its portfolio to include cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, though the probiotic drinks remain its core profit engine. This diversification not only draws on the company's microbiological expertise but also mitigates risk by reducing dependency on a single product line.
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Gross Margin is the amount of money a company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods it sells and the services it provides. The higher the gross margin, the more capital a company retains, which it can then use to pay other costs or satisfy debt obligations.
Based on Yakult Honsha Co Ltd's most recent financial statements, the company has Gross Margin of 59.7%.
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